the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
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If so, the mania described by Chow might result in abundant information and even progress, but not progress of the kind that protects the wealth of producers the world over from the theft that is inflation, and the economy-sapping uncertainty that is currency volatility.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
New York/London CNN — Tupperware, known the world over for its plastic food storage containers, has filed for bankruptcy after years of falling popularity and financial troubles.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024
Starting with the surplus of Dodge Caravan minivans and corresponding parts at Adaptive, Boston developed a wood-free fiberglass/metal camping module that turned minivan into mini-RV, creating one of the more unique small campers the world over.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2024
Photo : Viceroy Bali Eat, Pray, Love Your Way Across Italy, India, and Bali
Elizabeth Gilbert’s 2006 memoir Eat, Pray, Love served as an empowering siren call for solo female travelers the world over.
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
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John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
New York/London CNN — Tupperware, known the world over for its plastic food storage containers, has filed for bankruptcy after years of falling popularity and financial troubles.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024
Starting with the surplus of Dodge Caravan minivans and corresponding parts at Adaptive, Boston developed a wood-free fiberglass/metal camping module that turned minivan into mini-RV, creating one of the more unique small campers the world over.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2024
Photo : Viceroy Bali Eat, Pray, Love Your Way Across Italy, India, and Bali
Elizabeth Gilbert’s 2006 memoir Eat, Pray, Love served as an empowering siren call for solo female travelers the world over.
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
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