in all

phrase

: including everything or everyone
—used to indicate a total
There were about a thousand people at the concert in all.

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This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Lush green grass isn’t possible in all areas of your yard, which is why groundcovers come in handy to fill in those empty spaces. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026 So the Sony Pictures tentpole will share Imax screens with The Odyssey across select digital Imax locations, while Nolan’s tentpole continues to play in all 41 Imax 70mm film locations worldwide. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Eyanson, Witherspoon and Azocar were ranked among Boston's top five prospects by MLB Pipeline, with Eyanson in the top 50 in all of baseball. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in all

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“In all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20all. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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