end-all

Example Sentences

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Money is a big part, but it's not the be-all and end-all.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But California would not prove to be the be-all and end-all for the rapper, who chose to lay down more permanent roots in Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

He told Laverne that while he still works "very, very hard" it is no longer the "be-all and end-all of everything".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025

Drought Monitor shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all for decision-making, and should continue be paired with reservoir observations, snow surveys and other measurements to form a complete picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

That lean beanpole—for Miss Lavinia was lean in comparison to Madge and Dorcas, who had always been held up to Johnny as the end-all of feminine beauty.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes