Across the board

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Universal Impact

Used when actions or changes apply to a group without exceptions.

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Salary increases will happen across the board, for all employees.

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Wide Scope

Emphasizes that decisions or policies affect a wide range or entire area.

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The new regulations will apply across the board.

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Equality Connotation

Suggests fairness by implying everyone or everything is treated the same.

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The workload was distributed across the board.

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