the globe

noun

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

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Beloved by folks around the globe, butter is a big fat deal for one Midwest state in particular. Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026 San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Dan Nowicki Erika Kirk praised the United States for holding a unique status on the globe and vowed that Turning Point will fight to stop her home state of Arizona from turning into a liberal stronghold like California. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Apr. 2026 The festival returns May 28 and includes an American opera showcase with New York City Opera, a special concert for America’s birthday with Carnegie Hall, first-ever Brass and Choir Festivals, as well as performances by artists from around the globe. Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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