countrywide
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of countrywide
Example Sentences
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Dissidents have accused the Cuban government of blocking internet traffic countrywide when protests flare in a bid to contain anti-government sentiment.
From Reuters
On Friday, Russia killed 23 civilians with a missile that hit a high-rise apartment building in the city of Uman, part of its first large countrywide volley of air strikes in nearly two months.
From Reuters
The supplies are enough to treat hundreds of wounded, as the civilian death toll from the countrywide violence topped 400.
From Washington Times
The announcement of his new campaign committee garnered the national attention Newsom craves, and the governor’s travels will surely elevate his profile further, bulk up his political treasury and forge a countrywide network of connections.
From Los Angeles Times
Universities countrywide shut their doors in protest and trade unions were expected to call for a general strike.
From Seattle Times
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