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all-round

American  
[awl-round] / ˈɔlˈraʊnd /

adjective

  1. a variant of all-around.

all-round British  

adjective

  1. efficient in all respects, esp in sport; versatile

    an all-round player

  2. comprehensive; many-sided; not narrow

    an all-round education
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Example Sentences

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"I knew him for more than 50 years and he was a great all-round entertainer. There's a big gap here in the Crucible this year with John not being with us."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

So, yeah, I think as an all-round manager, I think he was high level.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

"I take pride in being an all-round goalkeeper. That's why I was such a big fan of his. He didn't really have something that was clearly not the best thing in his game."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The West Indies toppled England convincingly in the group phase and the two-time champions have all-round strength in depth.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“All right, Officer, I’ll go quietly,” said Gussie. all-round.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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