the (whole) world over

noun phrase

: everywhere in the world

His books have entertained readers the world over.

Examples of the (whole) world over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By Simmone Shah May 30, 2024 7:33 AM EDT In the nearly two decades since Airbnb was founded, the company has cemented itself as a giant in the hospitality industry and reshaped real estate markets the world over. —Simmone Shah, TIME, 30 May 2024

The glacier has been linked to about 4% of the increase already recorded in oceans around the world over the past 40 years. —Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 24 May 2024

Feline dining will be new to Sacramento, but the concept has been gaining traction across the United States and the world over the past several years. —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024

Cigarettes are famous the world over for their sleek lines and streamlined silhouettes. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 May 2024

But the wildly popular dancer was not beloved the world over. —Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024

Economies the world over have had a rough few years coping with interest rates. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 19 May 2024

Amid calls from the United States and other nations for an immediate cease fire, protests against the war broke out on college campuses across the U.S. and the world over the past few months. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 May 2024

Here are 12 images of the northern lights, as seen from around the world over the weekend. —Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2024