Definitions
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- adjective
Not affected byclimatic conditions; capable ofnormal operation regardless ofprecipitation ,wind ,sun , or the like.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective usable or operative or practiced in all kinds of weather
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Examples
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I think Dave's leadership and vision has been to have what he calls an all-weather portfolio, and he's adding products to it.
unknown title 2011
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A better partner would be China, which Pakistanis call their "all-weather" friend, he said, according to participants in the meeting.
Karzai Told to Dump U.S. Matthew Rosenberg 2011
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After all, which other country houses 180 million Muslims, the world's fastest-growing nuclear arsenal, a plethora of jihadist groups in proximity to those weapons, an "all-weather" friendship with China, and a choke-hold on supplies to NATO forces in Afghanistan?
Playing Chicken with Pakistan's Generals Sadanand Dhume 2011
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Never had a custom or an all-weather rifle so of course I'm looking forward to it.
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Furthermore, At The Races remains keen to introduce sectional timing to its output in 2012 for all-weather racing at Lingfield, Southwell and Wolverhampton, if the necessary funding can be arranged.
Sectional times to be recorded at Champions Day at Ascot in October | Will Hayler 2011
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After all, which other country houses 180 million Muslims, the world's fastest-growing nuclear arsenal, a plethora of jihadist groups in proximity to those weapons, an "all-weather" friendship with China, and a choke-hold on supplies to NATO forces in Afghanistan?
Is Pakistan Too Big to Fail? Sadanand Dhume 2011
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The allegation is all the more striking as Pakistan, facing a crisis in ties with the U.S. since the killing of Osama bin Laden, has been working hard to portray China as its "all-weather friend" and an alternative source of civilian and military aid.
Beijing Points to Pakistan After Ethnic Violence Jason Dean 2011
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Never had a custom or an all-weather rifle so of course I'm looking forward to it.
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The best all-weather airstrips were made of bithess, a locally made burlap soaked in tar that made it both waterproof and durable, but even those were uncertain in heavy rains.
A Covert Affair Jennet Conant 2011
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China, an ally, is commonly referred to here as Pakistan's "all-weather friend," a phrase often intended to draw a contrast with America, which is seen as mercurial and unreliable.
Pakistani Leader Sides With Military Matthew Rosenberg 2011
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