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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There is also no doubt that the timing of this announcement is directly aligned with the political climate and the current questions around Rule 1033 and the CFPB as a whole.
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Scott Harkey, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The letter alleges that four of the current districts were racial gerrymanders that violate the Constitution's 14th Amendment, thus opening the door for redistricting as a whole to be decided.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 July 2025
Wisconsin as a whole is experiencing strong employment and wage growth.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 21 July 2025
Their rotation has struggled as a whole, but Giolito has been a bright spot.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Scott Harkey, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The letter alleges that four of the current districts were racial gerrymanders that violate the Constitution's 14th Amendment, thus opening the door for redistricting as a whole to be decided.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 July 2025
Wisconsin as a whole is experiencing strong employment and wage growth.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 21 July 2025
Their rotation has struggled as a whole, but Giolito has been a bright spot.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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