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all-around

[awl-uh-round] / ˈɔl əˌraʊnd /
ADJECTIVE
multifaceted
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ADVERB
in all places
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Everyone indulged in prodigious scenery-chewing, eschewing any subtlety that Puccini built into this tear-jerking piece in favor of all-around bludgeoning.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

"The first day we came here, I did really well and I got through to the all-around final," said Evans.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

In the end, it was another tenacious, all-around performance from the current World No. 1, who now has five major titles and doesn’t really have a hole in his game, other than fatigue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Muncy has put together an impressive all-around first half.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

After winning third all-around and first on floor at Nationals, I was super excited to end the season as the US Challenge Pre-Elite All-Around Champion for 2010.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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