nationwide

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Definition of nationwidenext
as in national
including or involving all parts of a nation or country a nationwide initiative to improve infrastructure

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Recent Examples of nationwide In the latest incident, a file allegedly containing test questions circulated on messaging apps ahead of a nationwide exam held in May. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2026 There have been 1,645 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since May, with over 5,100 cases undergoing further analysis nationwide. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026 That dynamic was evident in South Korea, which has experienced a nationwide stock-trading mania as chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung ride the AI wave. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026 The survey reflects the banking industry's experience rather than a nationwide independent study. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nationwide
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  1. national
  2. federal
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  • The results have shown — from 5-7 and missing a bowl game in 2022 to 7-6 in 2023 to 10-3 in 2024 but collapsing at the end to 13-3 and a run to the national championship last season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
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  • The federal health agency has received nearly 7,000 reports of people across the country experiencing diarrhea and other symptoms associated with cyclosporiasis.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
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