Across the world or from throughout the world

@Manasha (2730)
Pondicherry, India
September 18, 2022 1:30am CST
I've came across various phrases that use the phrase "from throughout the world." I have a strong desire to rewrite the same statement as across the world or across the globe. I am hesitant to compose a statement with the words "from throughout the globe" since the words throughout the world provide us the connotation we desire, so why include "from" in front of it? Do you have similar experience?
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Go Ask Alice / Admin
@GoAskAlice (5826)
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18 Sep 22
You use 'from' only if something is coming from the world. It could also be 'from across the world'. You can say "Across the world people were cheering the decision" and you can also properly say "Donations to the cause came in from across the world". So "From throughout the world the sound of cheering arose" is correct, as is "From across the world the sound of cheering arose".
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RUBESH
@Manasha (2730)
• Pondicherry, India
18 Sep 22
Woh! Excellent description, and it is quite apparent to me. Thank you very much.
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David Ryan Cashin
@DRCashin (45)
• Kitimat, British Columbia
19 Sep 22
very elegantly put
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
18 Sep 22
I wouldn't write "throughout the world" when "across the world" or "across the globe" convey the same thought without feeling stiff or unnatural.
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RUBESH
@Manasha (2730)
• Pondicherry, India
18 Sep 22
Is it necessary to add " From"
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
18 Sep 22
@Manasha No, it doesn't make sense in that phrase.
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Go Ask Alice / Admin
@GoAskAlice (5826)
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18 Sep 22
@DaddyEvil Actually it can make perfect sense. "Donations poured in from throughout the world". It depends on if you are talking about something or if you are talking about where something is coming from (literally).
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (49386)
• Mojave, California
18 Sep 22
Just goes with what flows the best, while making the most sense. I could never understand writing enough to pull that off but makes sense why you seeing which works best for you and the audience you are trying to reach.
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (49386)
• Mojave, California
18 Sep 22
@Manasha Totally agree, people like to sound smart from what I gather in many senses, but to me I hate when I have to stop and go back because words so big. I call it clunky where us street people just like simple and can get through it all in one read, if that makes sense. Its so smooth you want to go back and read that again. I am no teacher on this stuff though, so no one should ever listen to me. You will probably flunk out of life
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RUBESH
@Manasha (2730)
• Pondicherry, India
18 Sep 22
Yes, writing what the audience wants is the foundation of any. However, certain words in a paragraph may not be appealing to the viewer, which is why
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
18 Sep 22
Both forms are correct in my opinion, but I would prefer the opinion of a native speaking and I see that you have the answers here.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7303)
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18 Sep 22
I just write, "The world..."
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7303)
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18 Sep 22
@Manasha Prepositional phrases, examples: from and throughout usually begin with a preposition and end with an object. I came from planet Mars. Throughout history, compassion has always made a difference in our societies.
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David Ryan Cashin
@DRCashin (45)
• Kitimat, British Columbia
19 Sep 22
I think the message has to come from something. From, is the appropriate word, If it is, in fact, from worldly sources. You can spread a message across the world, but it has to come from some origin.