JLPT N1
～ことごとく
altogether; entirely; completely; every single one
Structure / Usage
ことごとく + Verb
Example Sentences
彼の計画はことごとく失敗した。
His plans failed every single time.
申請はことごとく却下された。
The applications were all rejected without exception.
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