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all-encompassing

[awl-en-kuhm-puh-sing] / ˈɔl ɛnˈkʌm pə sɪŋ /










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There’s no all-encompassing federal law regulating the use of biometrics, and many state laws also fall short, says Adam Schwartz, privacy litigation director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on privacy rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The recent pressure on the software sector also has hammered shares of alternative asset managers, an all-encompassing term for firms that invest in untraditional assets.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

When I go back, I forget how strong the sound of the airplanes are, how abrasive and all-encompassing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

"Being England captain becomes a big part of your identity. It's an all-encompassing job. You're always thinking about it, even if you're on holiday."

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

But Grace had been pretty whacked out and the all-encompassing grief of loss.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway