the globe

noun

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

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Uroš Fink Astrophotography and astrotourism website Capture the Atlas has unveiled the 2026 edition of its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection, showcasing 25 of the world’s most breathtaking images of the galaxy captured under dark skies across the globe. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 When Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco, 30 million people watching from around the globe were transfixed by what seemed like a fairy tale. Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 Described as the Olympics of the skilled trades, WorldSkills determines the globe's best in technical disciplines that include construction, information technology, manufacturing and robotics. CBS News, 17 May 2026 Described as the Olympics of the skilled trades, WorldSkills determines the globe’s best in technical disciplines that include construction, information technology, manufacturing and robotics. Mike Householder, Fortune, 17 May 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 19 May. 2026.

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