Examples of nationwide in a Sentence
Adjective
The murders attracted nationwide attention.
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Those protests spread nationwide.
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Adjective
The Legislature and Newsom acted when the low reading skills of California’s kids, as determined by nationwide testing, became too obvious to ignore.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Since the restaurant began churning out Whataburgers, patty melts and chicken sandwiches, it’s grown to a nationwide chain of more than 1,130 restaurants across 17 states.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The company has faced scrutiny nationwide for its scale and the ease with which outside agencies and individuals can access sensitive, private data.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Those protests spread nationwide.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationwide. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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