the globe

noun

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

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The massive mammal, which gets its name from the fin on its back, near its tail, is found in oceans across the globe, the NOAA said. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Now in its 38th edition, the annual issue is a record of the highest expressions of craft, ingenuity, creativity, pleasure, and wonder across 15 categories and from around the globe. John Vorwald, Robb Report, 21 June 2026 The complex web of matches strewn across North America and serving fan bases in time zones around the globe led to Atlanta holding the first of its eight 2026 World Cup games at high noon Monday. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 For someone tasked with staying ahead of breaking events around the globe, the philosophy may seem surprising. Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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