for the world

phrase

informal
: for any reason
used to make a statement more forceful
I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.

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The study is a warning for the world—many places affected by wildfire are at high risk of those fires becoming bigger, harder to control and more frequent as a result of climate change. Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Diesel, a crucial fuel for the world economy, is 48% more expensive than this time last year. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Twins Days Festival draws plenty of sets of siblings for the world’s largest annual gathering of its kind. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026 Great companies compete relentless for the world’s best people, understanding that innovation is founded on human capital. John A. Quelch, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the world

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“For the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20world. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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