the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
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It is celebrated the world over and commands prices commensurate with its reputation.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Time chooses people for the most significant impact on the world over the past 12 months, meaning both good and bad, according to the magazine.
—Monica Sager, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
View gallery - 12 images Jaguar raised eyebrows the world over with its brand refresh earlier this month.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
While misogyny and marginalization afflict women’s lives the world over, conservative social attitudes to gender can be particularly pronounced in South Asia.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Time chooses people for the most significant impact on the world over the past 12 months, meaning both good and bad, according to the magazine.
—Monica Sager, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
View gallery - 12 images Jaguar raised eyebrows the world over with its brand refresh earlier this month.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
While misogyny and marginalization afflict women’s lives the world over, conservative social attitudes to gender can be particularly pronounced in South Asia.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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“The (whole) world over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20%28whole%29%20world%20over. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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