the (whole) world over
noun phrase
: everywhere in the world
His books have entertained readers the world over.
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There are thousands and thousands and thousands of metal bands the world over, though few get enough music press attention and none of them get much — actually, any — airplay.
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Maybe the video would go viral, leaving him open to ridicule from children and adults the world over.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
People the world over throng here in spring for rod-and-reel duels that can last half an hour at least.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite their name, rare earth minerals are relatively abundant the world over, but not often found in concentrated deposits.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Maybe the video would go viral, leaving him open to ridicule from children and adults the world over.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
People the world over throng here in spring for rod-and-reel duels that can last half an hour at least.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite their name, rare earth minerals are relatively abundant the world over, but not often found in concentrated deposits.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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