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
It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2016, and thousands of independent organizers worldwide host events.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 May 2026
When pressed to explain why ticket prices were elevated since the initial on-sale date in October, FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the governing body on multiple fronts by pointing to the limited ticket supply for an event with worldwide demand.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Sum says Nasty Cookie sells about 2,500 cookies a day through its retail stores while taking online orders with worldwide shipping.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Todd Lieberman, who produced Lionsgate’s nearly $400 million worldwide smash hit The Housemaid, and the Lionsgate/Netflix sci-fi action hit War Machine, is producing via his banner Hidden Pictures.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 May 2026
When pressed to explain why ticket prices were elevated since the initial on-sale date in October, FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the governing body on multiple fronts by pointing to the limited ticket supply for an event with worldwide demand.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Sum says Nasty Cookie sells about 2,500 cookies a day through its retail stores while taking online orders with worldwide shipping.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Todd Lieberman, who produced Lionsgate’s nearly $400 million worldwide smash hit The Housemaid, and the Lionsgate/Netflix sci-fi action hit War Machine, is producing via his banner Hidden Pictures.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worldwide
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Yes, there are 104 games, but some will be a hard sell — not just to a global television audience but to locals who might wonder why, for example, Jordan vs Algeria in San Francisco is worth even the lowest admission price of $140.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The World Cup typically takes over its host country and turns it into FIFA’s idealized state for the four- or five-week tournament, becoming a unifying global celebration of sport.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But while fully solid-state batteries remain years away from widespread adoption, a transitional technology is beginning to reach the market.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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In mid-January, as Iran crushed wide-scale protests with the mass killing of demonstrators, Israel prepared a covert mission along the Azerbaijan-Iran border, two of the sources familiar with the plans told CNN.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Centro Histórico is widely considered the best neighborhood for historic stalls and the widest variety, though excellent options cluster near transportation hubs and office buildings throughout the city.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There are chances to take a deep dive into various history or literature classes beyond general education requirements, or for students to discover their passions or potential career pathways, Ellman said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worldwide. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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