all-purpose
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Instead, it launched an agent for businesses early this month, pitching it as an all-purpose tool that answers questions, manages work tasks and writes code.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Director Pedraza eventually has to cover other less feverish territory, namely the real plot behind Marfil’s kidnapping and the involvement of her father with Russians, who have come back into vogue as all-purpose villains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He also caught a touchdown pass in the game while accumulating 232 all-purpose yards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
Fewer all-purpose unitary councils are expected to save money and be simpler for residents.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
The Time cover story, an all-purpose certification of celebrity in that era, enhanced Ernest’s fame among the lay public, which was happy to offer unsolicited advice and criticism to the brilliant young American scientist.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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