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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Bipolar stories are ironically the perfect medicine for the world right now. Josh Penn Soskin, Variety, 16 July 2026 To mark the groundbreaking film’s 40th anniversary, Scary Movies is honored to host McNaughton in person for the world premiere of a brand-new 4K restoration. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 The result is the latest sign that museum-quality dinosaur fossils have joined the ranks of blue-chip contemporary art, rare watches, and championship sports memorabilia as trophy assets for the world’s wealthiest collectors. Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 Meanwhile, industrial and real estate investment plunged in the first half of the year, a bad omen for the world’s second-biggest economy. Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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