as a whole
idiom
: as a complete unit
—used to make a statement that relates to all the parts of something
Language as a whole is constantly evolving.
The lecture was intended for the group as a whole.
The company as a whole is doing well.
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Advertisement Advertisement Global growth as a whole is expected to slow from 3.3% in 2024 to 2.9% in both 2025 and 2026, dropping below the at least 3% growth recorded year-over-year since 2020.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 3 June 2025
Now, Skinner, just like the Oilers as a whole, is looking for a chance at redemption after coming so close to winning it all last year but falling just short.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Perhaps the most realistic strategy moving forward is one that accepts some level of risk, prioritizes coexistence and focuses on reducing harm to people and the ocean as a whole.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Massive thank you to the IndyCar medical team and IndyCar as a whole for continuing to put driver safety first.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 3 June 2025
Now, Skinner, just like the Oilers as a whole, is looking for a chance at redemption after coming so close to winning it all last year but falling just short.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Perhaps the most realistic strategy moving forward is one that accepts some level of risk, prioritizes coexistence and focuses on reducing harm to people and the ocean as a whole.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Massive thank you to the IndyCar medical team and IndyCar as a whole for continuing to put driver safety first.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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