on a global scale

idiom

: in relation to the entire world
The war could impact the economy on a global scale.

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The popularity of the movie and its music helped boost music consumption on a global scale. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 Beneath the surface, the realities described above provide bedrock for an understanding of what is happening on a global scale. Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The shadow of the conjunction is ego battles or authority figures posturing for dominance, especially on a global scale. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026 Now, Garcia will display his talent on a global scale. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a global scale

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