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happening or existing in all parts of the world
News of the attack attracted worldwide attention. a worldwide concert tour
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Recent Examples of worldwide
Plus, economists and housing market experts say a full return to sub‑3% borrowing is unrealistic and is unlikely to happen again, barring a major economic or worldwide event.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
After earning rapturous reviews, a worldwide gross of nearly $370 million, and a thumbs up from Tom Cruise, Ryan Coogler's horror blockbuster was nominated for seven Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture - Drama.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
The number of worldwide deaths of children under 5 years old was projected to increase by roughly 200,000 in 2025, rising for the first time in 25 years, according to a report released by the Gates Foundation in December.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Grains and Taps has expanded from selling local and worldwide beer selections to offering their own brews, opened a second location at Pine Tree Plaza and added a restaurant.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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That means the strong impetus to export that has helped China keep its economic growth on track in the face of US frictions, also belies a deeper dependence on the global economy than Beijing would like.—
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However, Wei flagged global tariff policies as a potential risk factor headed into 2026.—
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The fertilizers engorged the Everglades on nutrients, especially phosphorus, leading to the widespread proliferation of cattails.—
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Amid widespread corruption under Chávez, as journalist Anne Appelbaum noted in a 2024 book, hundreds of billions of dollars were siphoned off from PDVSA and other Venezuelan companies and subsequently disappeared into private bank accounts around the world.—
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Wall will serve directly under Lyons as the agency comes to grips with its wide presence across the country, including in Minneapolis.—
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The ensemble features a classic long-sleeve pullover and coordinating wide-leg, elastic-waist bottoms.—
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After setting a new standard for the organization in 2025, general manager Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales and their respective staffs need to raise the bar even higher.—
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
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“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worldwide. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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