the globe

noun

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

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Today, the vast majority of this hazardous waste remains locked in temporary storage facilities across the globe. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Prepare for a touching journey through time and across the globe to get a first glimpse of the challenges and emotions the protagonists experience. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Like the one damaged at the Pentagon, the globe is displayed on a floor stand. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 But by Tuesday, the warnings had spread online, prompting governments and businesses around the globe to scramble to contain the fallout. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2026.

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