nationwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nationwide
Example Sentences
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For more than 3,000 nonprofits nationwide, charitable gaming now constitutes more than half of their funding, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of IRS filings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The company suggested the deal could lower prices for distributors like DirecTV, which has about 10 million customers nationwide.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The incident has ignited a wave of internet humor and memes, with some joking that Waffle Houses nationwide should prepare for unexpected visitors.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The average gasoline price nationwide was $4.064 per gallon on Wednesday, according to the American Automobile Association.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The strike was nationwide, and all her friends were home, even Kayode was home, back on holiday from his American university.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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