the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
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This characteristic has given it a kind of mythical reputation among car enthusiasts the world over.
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Robert Ferris, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
New episodes for the show were first confirmed to be in production last February, news that was celebrated by Pokémon fans the world over.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
So did becoming a first-time father, as Hill and his wife welcomed a baby boy to the world over the winter.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Our national security leaders believed our adversaries were gaining ground among countries and populations the world over and that that threatened our own well-being.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Robert Ferris, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
New episodes for the show were first confirmed to be in production last February, news that was celebrated by Pokémon fans the world over.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
So did becoming a first-time father, as Hill and his wife welcomed a baby boy to the world over the winter.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Our national security leaders believed our adversaries were gaining ground among countries and populations the world over and that that threatened our own well-being.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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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 13 Mar. 2025.
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