the world over
Example Sentences
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Irresistible, wedding-DJ caliber singles that will get men and women, all the world over, from 9 to 90 on the dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, likely from an aortic dissection, was so sudden it stunned leaders the world over.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Known the world over for cutting-edge technology and innovative design, Germany's car industry, powered by exports, has so far managed to avoid the drastic decline seen in countries like Britain, France and Italy.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2026
I was self-sufficient, I could travel the world over, never needing a penny, never asking anything of anyone.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
