the globe

noun

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

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The media company publishes news about the U.S. in 40 languages across the globe, ensuring accurate news in places where where free press is restricted. Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 As a leading benefactor of terrorists across the globe, the Iranian regime has the blood of thousands of Americans on its hands. Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025 In return, Russia has helped China in strategic military domains such as space, missile defense, and early warning technologies—including a system that can detect an adversary missile attack from anywhere on the globe, a capability that only Russia and the United States possess. Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025 And the disruptions are growing, especially for those suffering from sleep apnea, as climate change pushes up temperatures day and night around the globe. Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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