under the sun

phrase

: in the world : on earth

Examples of under the sun in a Sentence

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The battle over growing cannabis under the sun is somewhat ironic because hemp, which is the cannabis plant with only trace amounts of the delta-9 THC that gets users high, can be legally grown nationwide in farm fields. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 There is nothing new under the sun, only perhaps approaches to more perfect versions that already exist in some transcendent place. Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 Brown — whose skin is now fully healed, but remains sensitive — has also stopped using tanning beds, now utilizes sunscreen and opts for shady spots instead of lying directly under the sun. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Lewis says food, clothing, auto parts, and more do not belong in the dishwasher, even if your neighbor swears by the dishwasher for cleaning everything and anything under the sun. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the sun

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“Under the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20sun. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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