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there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better
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An all-purpose cleaner sounds like a great idea.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Nissan chose to shoe the Kicks in a set of all-purpose tires on 17-inch wheels, a smart combination that serves the vehicle well.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This was an especially dark day for Gus Bradley’s defense, which allowed Drew Lock and the Giants to pile up 389 all-purpose yards.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Start by mixing together your dry ingredients, including all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Nissan chose to shoe the Kicks in a set of all-purpose tires on 17-inch wheels, a smart combination that serves the vehicle well.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This was an especially dark day for Gus Bradley’s defense, which allowed Drew Lock and the Giants to pile up 389 all-purpose yards.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Start by mixing together your dry ingredients, including all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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