all for

phrase

: completely in favor of
I am all for freedom of speech.

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Sandra Bullock's brutally honest daughter is all for her mother dating again. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 When metro Atlanta traffic starts to feel overwhelming and screen time numbers hit a staggering level, consider stepping away from it all for an afternoon among farm animals. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Last year the brand featured the iconic Matte Revolution Lipstick, travel-size Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, and mini Magic Cream, all for creating the iconic red-carpet-worthy makeup that the brand is notorious for. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026 Campbell called on the young players on high school football rosters to give it their all for the seniors on the team. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all for

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“All for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20for. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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