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: being for or of all time up to and including the present
especially
: exceeding all others of all time
an all-time bestseller
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According to Economist/YouGov polls, Trump's favorability among Hispanic voters hit an all-time high of 48 percent by November 26.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The Pro, a new series featuring current athletes and all-time greats from the big four leagues—MLB, NBA, NFL and the NHL—first teed up last month.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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And Netflix shares in early Wednesday trading jumped to an all-time high of $999.
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With a slim fit and playful rib effect crafted from a lightweight fine cotton fabric, this is one of our all-time favorite tees for layering.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The Pro, a new series featuring current athletes and all-time greats from the big four leagues—MLB, NBA, NFL and the NHL—first teed up last month.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Related Stories Business Netflix Raises Prices in First Major Hike Since 2023
Business
Netflix Adds Record-Breaking 19M Subscribers in Latest Quarter
And Netflix shares in early Wednesday trading jumped to an all-time high of $999.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
With a slim fit and playful rib effect crafted from a lightweight fine cotton fabric, this is one of our all-time favorite tees for layering.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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“All-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-time. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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