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Recent Examples of all-purpose President Trump sought to ban the platform in August 2020, along with the Chinese all-purpose messaging app WeChat, but lost multiple court challenges. Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025 The pair are conducting a joint Zoom interview with TIME from Unrivaled’s new all-purpose 130,000 sq.-ft. hoops facility outside Miami. Sean Gregory, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025 These Million Dollar Chocolate Chip Cookies Are the Best Version of the Classic Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025 These all-purpose jars are great for taking your chilis to work, or for measuring out cocktail ingredients for a Sazerac to sip on while doing all that Sunday afternoon meal prep. Christopher Hastings, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for all-purpose 
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Adjective
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    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Additional perks include unlimited access to the Aurea Spa Thermal Suite, 24-hour butler service, concierge services, and VIP entry and exit at all ports of call.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • As a general-purpose notebook, the Carbon lacks the specialized speed of a desktop-replacement mobile workstation or gaming rig, but its portability, design, and build quality can't be beaten.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Like other general-purpose technologies (GPTs) such as the steam engine and the internet, crypto is embarking on a multi-decade journey to transform economic activity.
    Christian Catalini, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-purpose. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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