the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
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Then why, since his death last Thursday at age 88, has he been celebrated the world over as one of the true legends to grace the modern screen?
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
During the next five weeks, fans the world over will be riveted (and distracted from work) as the most famous names in the game play for national pride and build toward the two tournaments’ July 14 championship matches.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
Then, Sudeikis asked the question Swifties the world over have been wondering aloud.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 2 June 2024
There’s nothing like being there, of course, but tumblr, Instagram, and their brethren have produced fashion obsessives the world over, some of whom now work at Vogue.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
During the next five weeks, fans the world over will be riveted (and distracted from work) as the most famous names in the game play for national pride and build toward the two tournaments’ July 14 championship matches.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
Then, Sudeikis asked the question Swifties the world over have been wondering aloud.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 2 June 2024
There’s nothing like being there, of course, but tumblr, Instagram, and their brethren have produced fashion obsessives the world over, some of whom now work at Vogue.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 14 June 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 26 Jul. 2024.
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