Examples of all-purpose in a Sentence
there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better
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Keep reading for more must-have gardening tools for seed season, including a propagation station, herb seed packets, all-purpose plant food, an indoor greenhouse kit, and more.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
In 1718, in what is now Franklin, Connecticut, a well was dug as an all-purpose public source of water for the community.
—Alec Janis, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Variations: To make an all-purpose high-protein crumble instead of chili, omit the tomatoes and water.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
In a large bowl, place oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
In 1718, in what is now Franklin, Connecticut, a well was dug as an all-purpose public source of water for the community.
—Alec Janis, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Variations: To make an all-purpose high-protein crumble instead of chili, omit the tomatoes and water.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
In a large bowl, place oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-purpose
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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