all of
Idioms-
The entire amount of something, as in The baby ate all of his cereal . This usage is relatively new, the word of being included only from about 1800 on.
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No less than, at least, as in Although she looked much younger, she was all of seventy . [First half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
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“I’m going to watch,” he hollered that day, “just like all of you.”
From Los Angeles Times
In the other direction, besides oil and gas, from which fertilisers and plastics are derived, the Middle East accounts for nine percent of the world's primary aluminium production, nearly all of which is exported, according to TD Commodities.
From Barron's
Almost all of the flowers were sent anonymously.
From Barron's
All of this should boost earnings per share by 50% to 60% annually over the next two years, according to FactSet estimates.
From Barron's
The Supreme Court’s other ruling on Monday evening involved New York’s 11th congressional district, which encompasses all of Staten Island and parts of southern Brooklyn.
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