the globe

noun

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

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Thousands of communities around the globe face similar challenges, especially those living in the landscapes where cities and forests meet. Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026 Michael opened in virtually every corner of the globe; one exception is Japan, where Jackson’s fanbase is enormous. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026 At Canneseries, fiction and non-fiction projects hail from all corners of the globe. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 The outcome holds implications for the livelihoods of billions of people and the performance of companies big and small across the globe. Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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