for the world
idiom
informal
: for any reason
—used to make a statement more forceful
I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.
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Asmita Dubey Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, L’Oréal Groupe (France)
Dubey leads brand strategy, digital innovation and consumer engagement globally for the world’s largest beauty company and its portfolio of brands, including category icons like L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline and Lancôme.
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Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Some will already be familiar names and have been playing for the world’s best teams in the biggest competitions already, while others will try to make an impact on the global stage this summer, and perhaps take the next step in their career.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Calvin Sit | Bloomberg | Getty Images Justin Sun’s crypto company Tron is set to hit the public market through a reverse merger with a manufacturer of custom toys and souvenirs for the world’s biggest theme parks.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 16 June 2025
So, the worst possible outcome for the world is for the Iranian nuclear program to survive after all this.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
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Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Some will already be familiar names and have been playing for the world’s best teams in the biggest competitions already, while others will try to make an impact on the global stage this summer, and perhaps take the next step in their career.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Calvin Sit | Bloomberg | Getty Images Justin Sun’s crypto company Tron is set to hit the public market through a reverse merger with a manufacturer of custom toys and souvenirs for the world’s biggest theme parks.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 16 June 2025
So, the worst possible outcome for the world is for the Iranian nuclear program to survive after all this.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
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“For the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20world. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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