for the world

idiom

informal

: for any reason

—used to make a statement more forceful

I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.

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Such is the state of interest and appreciation for the world of carbon steel pans. —

Jordan Michelman, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024 To Unveil Doc On Paul Reubens/Pee-Wee Herman, Exploring Actor's Life And Sexuality, Plus Films On Selena, Marlee Matlin, 'Zodiac Killer Project' & More One of the young daughters who participated in the film, Aubrey Smith, came to Sundance for the world premiere. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024 Everyone is forgetting conveniently about October 7, but that was a horrible day for the world, not for Israel, for the world. —

Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024 This conclusion, contained in an authoritative federal report, indicates far-reaching consequences lie ahead for the world. —

Andrew Freedman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for the world

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