for the world

phrase

informal
: for any reason
—used to make a statement more forceful
I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.

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The veteran English actor hit the Lido for the world premiere of his new Danny Boyle film from Netflix, Ink, by dressing for multiple seasons in a matter of hours, styled by Luke Day. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Nonetheless, the Washington summit is a major moment for the world’s top economies, which are vying for dominance in a highly unstable world marked by multiple active wars and a global economy being reshaped by artificial intelligence. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 China’s factory activity shrunk for a second consecutive month, further compounding the challenges for the world’s second-biggest economy. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 My heart breaks for the world, her family and friends who will miss her deeply. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the world

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“For the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20world. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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