the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
Examples of the (whole) world over in a Sentence
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Governments the world over are turning to technology—specifically digital technologies and AI—to improve services and boost efficiency.
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Gustav Jeppesen, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The next decade will be crucial in shaping Earth’s climate, the United Nations reminded us all last year, advising that nations the world over cut their reliance on fossil fuels and invest in new science that may draw carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
Our intrepid readers have traveled the world over the last year, exploring everything from Italy’s Aeolian Islands to the Sahara Desert.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
In total, this saves travelers around the world over $4 billion per year, The Brookings Institution estimates.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2024
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Gustav Jeppesen, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The next decade will be crucial in shaping Earth’s climate, the United Nations reminded us all last year, advising that nations the world over cut their reliance on fossil fuels and invest in new science that may draw carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
Our intrepid readers have traveled the world over the last year, exploring everything from Italy’s Aeolian Islands to the Sahara Desert.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
In total, this saves travelers around the world over $4 billion per year, The Brookings Institution estimates.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2024
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