all things considered
- 1Speaking in general terms, taking the overall picture into account rather than fixing on isolated details.
All things considered, the new policy has improved life for most residents.
Their first season was a success, all things considered, despite a few rough games.
- 2Taking into account the difficulties and limits of the situation, measured against what could reasonably have been expected.
All things considered, the patient recovered faster than the doctors had predicted.
The startup did fine in its first year, all things considered, given how crowded the market was.
Similarconsidering, nevertheless, otherwise
- 3In spite of particular signs that might seem to point toward the opposite conclusion.
All things considered, the company remains a sound investment despite the headlines.
The neighborhood is safe, all things considered, even with the stories people tell about it.
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