all-purpose
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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
The new all-purpose councils - known as unitary authorities - are due to take effect in 2028 for a county of 1.9 million people.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Warm, soapy water or a gentle all-purpose spray will take care of most surfaces.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Nowadays, the industry uses more effective cleaners, such as peracetic acid, a kind of all-purpose antimicrobial agent used in hospital cleaners, produce washes, and meat processing.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
“It’s sort of a general-interest, all-purpose place,” Mrs. Nielsen says.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
