for all

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: in spite of (something)
For all his confident talk, he is actually very unsure of himself.
She still loves him, for all his faults.

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Inclusion for all hair types and textures was, of course, a nonnegotiable start to the five-piece collection. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 This is true for all tasks that require both judgment and keystrokes. — Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The fallout of this fraud included several new state-level fiscal accountability reforms for all New York school districts, including stricter internal controls, mandatory board oversight and independent auditor requirements. — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Tong’s valiant charge promises to yield returns in the longer term, but CT leadership must do more now to restore Connecticut’s reputation and status as a haven for all families. — Dr. Sj Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for all

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

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