all-purpose
Example Sentences
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Then there is “drama,” that vague, all-purpose term that gives the film its title.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Warm, soapy water or a gentle all-purpose spray will take care of most surfaces.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Unified hired to create an all-purpose, artificial intelligence chatbot named “Ed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
The government is expected to announce in March whether Essex will go from two layers of 15 authorities to between three and five all-purpose unitary councils.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Someday the all-purpose they may make a comeback, but for now it’s considered a mistake.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
