as in global
happening or existing in all parts of the world
News of the attack attracted worldwide attention. a worldwide concert tour
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Recent Examples of worldwide
Michigan’s gasoline prices dropped on average by a penny on Thursday, March 12, which normally wouldn’t be news but many were looking for any signs of hope – which quickly seemed to fade – as a worldwide energy crisis ensues.
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Virilio was writing at the turn of the century, when the globalization of financial markets had created a risk of sudden, worldwide economic collapse.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
As global streaming platforms replaced territorial licensing with worldwide rights acquisitions, regional distributors and broadcasters lost their role in the ecosystem.
—Ted Hope, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Linda Bilmes, a Harvard expert on the cost of wars, told me that the United States used up more than 20% of its entire worldwide stockpile of THAAD interceptors last year defending Israel during the 12-day war with Iran.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Virilio was writing at the turn of the century, when the globalization of financial markets had created a risk of sudden, worldwide economic collapse.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
As global streaming platforms replaced territorial licensing with worldwide rights acquisitions, regional distributors and broadcasters lost their role in the ecosystem.
—Ted Hope, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Linda Bilmes, a Harvard expert on the cost of wars, told me that the United States used up more than 20% of its entire worldwide stockpile of THAAD interceptors last year defending Israel during the 12-day war with Iran.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worldwide
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Now, effects from the fresh conflict in the Middle East are rippling across the region, further fragmenting a once efficient and finely tuned global aviation network.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the future, Doral Hydrogen is also looking to replicate this off-grid model across its 1 GW global portfolio by proving that H2Pro’s hardware can handle the flicker of solar power without breaking.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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If the fog becomes more widespread, a Dense Fog Advisory may be needed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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More widespread thunderstorms are expected late Tuesday into early Wednesday, March 11, according to the NWS.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their clash can show you how to bridge daily facts with wider beliefs without losing nuance.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Those employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of retribution, described being asked a wide range of questions about government contracts and campaign donations.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Geopolitics aside, this news is a huge deal for the BCIs in general.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worldwide. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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