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in the world

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in the world
in any conditions on earth What in the world did he think he was doing? Why in the world would she say that? How in the world did you guess that it was me calling you? Who in the world does he think he is, speaking to me like that! Where in the world will they get the energy they need?
Usage notes: used to express great surprise that something could happen or exist
See also: world


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So you must try to be contented with making your name boyish, and playing brother to us girls," said Beth, stroking the rough head with a hand that all the dish washing and dusting in the world could not make ungentle in its touch.
All about in the world were the truths and they were all beautiful.
In fact, he showed more of the Pyncheon quality, and had won higher eminence in the world, than any of his race since the time of the original Puritan.
 
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