all-purpose
Example Sentences
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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
Then I come back in with a second pass: an all-purpose spray.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
He also caught a touchdown pass in the game while accumulating 232 all-purpose yards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
Unified hired to create an all-purpose, artificial intelligence chatbot named “Ed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 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
