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universally

[yoo-nuh-vur-suh-lee] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr sə li /
ADVERB
concerning the universe
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His universally acclaimed “Summer of Soul” dropped in June 2021, offering deep refreshment to thirsty concertgoers marooned in a barren season for live music.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

However, the review highlights mounting evidence that senescent cells are not universally harmful.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES—Spencer Pratt knows he doesn’t need to be universally liked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Whether those figures are universally true throughout the nonprofit sector is unclear as 2025 grant data reported to the Internal Revenue Service isn’t fully available yet.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The November 1 Pimlico Special, universally hailed as the race of the century, was on.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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