for the world
idiom
informal
: for any reason
—used to make a statement more forceful
I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.
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An ever-growing appetite for supporting Detroit's sports teams Lately, Detroit's sports fandom has been on display for the world to see — perhaps like never before — due to the Detroit Lions' most recent season and the festivities that took place during the city's hosting of the 2024 NFL draft.
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Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2024
Previous record holder was Great Dane named Zeus Zeus, another Great Dane from Texas, previously held the Guinness record for the world's tallest living dog.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Like Germany and Britain before World War I, China and the United States seem to be locked in a downward spiral, one that may end in disaster for both countries and for the world at large.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
The Sun is touching down in your sign, imbuing you with all its potency and can-do spirit, so there’s rarely been a better time to put yourself out there for the world to see.
—Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
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Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2024
Previous record holder was Great Dane named Zeus Zeus, another Great Dane from Texas, previously held the Guinness record for the world's tallest living dog.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Like Germany and Britain before World War I, China and the United States seem to be locked in a downward spiral, one that may end in disaster for both countries and for the world at large.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
The Sun is touching down in your sign, imbuing you with all its potency and can-do spirit, so there’s rarely been a better time to put yourself out there for the world to see.
—Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
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“For the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20world. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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