developing world
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Beijing began using its excess dollars to make loans in the developing world, boosting its clout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Investors feared that the energy shock would derail a big year for international stocks, particularly in the developing world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Oil and gas prices look to stay elevated under any endgame scenario, punishing importers in the developing world.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
The most celebrated example came two decades ago, when Indian firms helped slash the price of HIV antiretroviral drugs, dramatically expanding treatment across Africa and the developing world.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
WHO, whose influence and reputation carried a lot of weight in poor countries, had gone so far as declaring Peru’s TB program the best in the developing world.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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