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countrywide

adjective

Definition of countrywidenext
as in nationwide

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Recent Examples of countrywide However, the demonstrations have yet to be countrywide and have not been as intense as those surrounding the death of Amini, who was detained over not wearing her hijab, or headscarf, to the liking of authorities. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 This was made into countrywide federal rules on how the streets are designed. — The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 9 Mar. 2022 Lacking a consistent, countrywide approach to proof-of-vaccination, each airline has been left to figure out its own way to check passengers. — Robert Hart, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021 In the midst of the rampant, countrywide shuttering of bars and restaurants due to COVID-19, there are few ties left to the proverbial night out. — Popular Science, 29 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for countrywide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countrywide
  1. nationwide
  2. national
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  • But the mine’s remote location belies its importance these days, amid a nationwide push to increase domestic production of critical minerals.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The ruling comes amid growing legal battles in the state and nationwide over transgender rights in schools and universities.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of nationwide
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  • Zardari said eliminating militants was essential to national security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The 1969 Bison bunch went 10-0 and was named small-college national champion, and the ‘70 group went 9-0-1.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Countrywide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywide. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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