of all time

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: that has ever lived or existed
In my opinion, he is still the greatest basketball player of all time.

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The problem is exacerbated by Mark Wahlberg, pretty handily the most constitutionally unlikely Burton hero of all time. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Art Art Rooney is considered one of the most legendary owners of all time, having founded the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1933. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Why Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my favorite TV show of all time. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 The line, which belongs to the near-unanimous greatest player of all time and is still widely considered to be the pinnacle of signature athletic footwear, has fallen out of favor with hoopers, and the data backs it up. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of all time

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

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