the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
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That affection has been reciprocated in recent days in places such as Boston and Washington, a series of declarations expressed the world over.
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Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Think about how many people around the world over the years have gotten the MMR vaccine.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Minecraft the game is wildly popular the world over, including notably in the UK, Brazil and Germany as well as in India, China and Australia.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Hawk-eyed fans spotted Bad Bunny‘s signature white plastic chairs from Debí Tirar Más Fotos in different cities across the world over the weekend (May 3-4), leading many to believe that he’s set to announce a world tour soon.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Think about how many people around the world over the years have gotten the MMR vaccine.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Minecraft the game is wildly popular the world over, including notably in the UK, Brazil and Germany as well as in India, China and Australia.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Hawk-eyed fans spotted Bad Bunny‘s signature white plastic chairs from Debí Tirar Más Fotos in different cities across the world over the weekend (May 3-4), leading many to believe that he’s set to announce a world tour soon.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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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 5 Jun. 2025.
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