as a whole
idiom
: as a complete unit
—used to make a statement that relates to all the parts of something
Language as a whole is constantly evolving.
The lecture was intended for the group as a whole.
The company as a whole is doing well.
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The Pentagon and federal government as a whole certainly waste a lot of money.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Banks likely starts out at guard but gives the unit as a whole a dependable, strong and athletic blocker.
14).
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The law requires that ingredients in formula not expire before the formula as a whole, Stone said.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
While coming to market at a volatile time for the market as a whole, and specifically for technology stocks, the 36% growth in market capitalization of USDC – compared to 5% for USDT – has given investors cause for optimism.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Banks likely starts out at guard but gives the unit as a whole a dependable, strong and athletic blocker.
14).
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The law requires that ingredients in formula not expire before the formula as a whole, Stone said.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
While coming to market at a volatile time for the market as a whole, and specifically for technology stocks, the 36% growth in market capitalization of USDC – compared to 5% for USDT – has given investors cause for optimism.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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