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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There is no need for the world’s wealthiest country not to care for all citizens, not just the rich.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
On the first anniversary of his death, Collins’ family is remembering a man whose life was defined by curiosity, kindness and a deep love for the world around him.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The move for the world’s biggest luxury conglomerate — the parent company of Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon and Tiffany — and industry bellwether also weighed on shares of rivals.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Anthropic’s mode is generally to publish information about AI models and wait for the world to make the hard calls about how to control or regulate them.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
On the first anniversary of his death, Collins’ family is remembering a man whose life was defined by curiosity, kindness and a deep love for the world around him.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The move for the world’s biggest luxury conglomerate — the parent company of Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon and Tiffany — and industry bellwether also weighed on shares of rivals.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Anthropic’s mode is generally to publish information about AI models and wait for the world to make the hard calls about how to control or regulate them.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
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“For the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20world. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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