the (whole) world over

noun phrase

: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.

Examples of the (whole) world over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pistachio Green Mole As Mexican food has grown increasingly popular across the world over the past few decades, Enrique Olvera stands out as one of the preeminent chefs from the country. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024 From fiscal 2016 through 2023, Aramco has posted an astonishing $722 billion in profits, more than any other company in the world over that span. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024 That level of detail and finesse is now a hallmark of fine-dining experiences the world over. The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024 However, NordVPN also has a diverse mix of servers the world over. PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024 Such are the delights of PowerPoint presentation nights, which boomed in popularity during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic but are still charming partygoers (this, in spite of its regular use in corporate offices the world over). Scottie Andrew, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024 And erosion from the changing conditions jeopardizes beaches the world over, according to European Union researchers. Michael Casey, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024 New riders the world over have flocked to the Ninja, and junior Supersport race grids have been splashed with green for four years now. Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024 There is a growing swell of concern around the world over data centers’ water and power consumption, especially as AI workloads increase rapidly. David Meyer, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024

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“The (whole) world over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20%28whole%29%20world%20over. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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