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
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The plan is for the exhibit to then travel to 80 cities around the world over the next five years, including stops in other Major League Soccer cities, and throughout South America, Europe and Asia.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Open-pit mines are responsible for sinkholes, erosion, and environmental and habitat loss the world over.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
Shapiro has performed in red and blue states and in various political climates the world over and gets the same response everywhere.
—Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
Citizens the world over are expressing deep dissatisfaction with governments and their ability to address the concerns that matter to them.
—Richard Attias, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024
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
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Open-pit mines are responsible for sinkholes, erosion, and environmental and habitat loss the world over.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
Shapiro has performed in red and blue states and in various political climates the world over and gets the same response everywhere.
—Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
Citizens the world over are expressing deep dissatisfaction with governments and their ability to address the concerns that matter to them.
—Richard Attias, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024
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
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