as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues
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across the board
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as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.
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Recent Examples of across-the-board
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Consumer electronic sales were in focus after President-elect Donald Trump recently announced proposals for 25% across-the-board tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, in addition to further tariffs on China.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Questions loom over the future of American consumers as the incoming president threatens across-the-board import tariffs.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
But that three-way integration is facing headwinds, not least from Trump, who on Monday threatened United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) partners with 25 percent across-the-board tariffs on day one of his presidency in retaliation for their roles in migration and the illicit fentanyl trade.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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In a development that showed both an admission of making the wrong hire and a willingness to quickly pivot, Foster severed ties with Bieniemy on Thursday after their one season together produced across-the-board struggles on offense.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Consumer electronic sales were in focus after President-elect Donald Trump recently announced proposals for 25% across-the-board tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, in addition to further tariffs on China.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Questions loom over the future of American consumers as the incoming president threatens across-the-board import tariffs.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
But that three-way integration is facing headwinds, not least from Trump, who on Monday threatened United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) partners with 25 percent across-the-board tariffs on day one of his presidency in retaliation for their roles in migration and the illicit fentanyl trade.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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As the season wound down, media reports had the Patriots interested in hiring Belichick as its head coach and general manager.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Though overall interest was low, the party managed to recruit 16 men.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Other kinds of beverages also can contain the dye, like several strawberry milk brands or various generic manufacturers of pink lemonade mixes.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Finally, other countries often have more government control over medication costs which could contribute to generic versions of tretinoin being more readily available and affordable.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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With this, a new year’s wish: that more marketing considers the universal and fundamental human truths that endure—even in times of radical change.Seth Matlins, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Christmas at the Golden Dragon also stands out for its representation of Chinese American traditions, celebrating both cultural heritage and the universal joys of the season.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Anything below these temperatures counts as an unsafe heating violation — though these thresholds do not apply to common spaces in an apartment building, such as a hallway or stairwell.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet, in a world where digestive issues are common, finding a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting gut health can feel like a challenge.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of these sports figures is part of a broader initiative to infuse varied perspectives into the franchise’s leadership.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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