the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
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His enterprises include the rocket company SpaceX, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla and social media platform X, known the world over.
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arkansasonline.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Nothing was as avant-garde from any automaker the world over.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
So, once Israel leaves Gaza, Hamas takes over again and declares a twisted form of victory—giving joy and encouragement to terrorists the world over.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Comments For over a century, the rugged beauty of the Dolomites — with its jagged peaks rising above lush meadows and hills — has attracted wellness travelers the world over.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Nothing was as avant-garde from any automaker the world over.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
So, once Israel leaves Gaza, Hamas takes over again and declares a twisted form of victory—giving joy and encouragement to terrorists the world over.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Comments For over a century, the rugged beauty of the Dolomites — with its jagged peaks rising above lush meadows and hills — has attracted wellness travelers the world over.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the (whole) world over
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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 19 Mar. 2025.
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