the globe

noun

: the earth
satellites circling the globe
His fame has spread around the globe.

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In her life, as in countless households across the globe, the kitchen is a hub, not just for nourishment, but for community. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Each spring, the venue draws more than 250,000 visitors, some from across the globe. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025 Across the globe, the result has often been devastating for shorelines’ defenses against the sea. Sarah Stodola, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 But far from bringing a sense of optimism that an end to the brutal war in Ukraine could be on the horizon, questions erupted across the globe as the geopolitical atmosphere descended into a state of confusion. Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the globe

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“The globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20globe. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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