the globe

noun

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

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While most of the familiar multi-variety white cuvées are traditional blend styles from regions like Rhône Valley, Rioja, Tuscany, or Bordeaux, a handful around the globe—and especially from the New World—combine varieties that would infuriate traditionalists. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 June 2026 The Pegasus Film Festival is open to filmmakers under 19 years old from across the globe. Dawn White, CBS News, 7 June 2026 While HomeGoods is primarily known for its affordable, on-trend selection of furniture, decorative accents, kitchenware, and more, the chain retailer also boasts an incredible selection of delicious snacks that come from all across the globe. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 Governments around the globe coordinated a historic release of strategic reserves, while Gulf producers rerouted shipments through alternative export routes. Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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