the globe

noun

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

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During the flight, crews are in constant communication with meteorological teams across the globe to track unpredictable weather patterns. Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Dyeing’s impact on the globe While discussions around sustainable fashion often focus on recycling, circularity, and consumer behaviour, Berlan believes the industry must pay closer attention to how garments are made in the first place. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 The response to the incident was loud and reverberated across the globe; the UK’s former prime minister condemned X and advanced a deepfake law, while the European Union opened an investigation into the platform. Emma Roth, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2026 But any sort of tour that brought Nicks and Buckingham back onto the same stage for the first time since 2018 would be a major event that could pack arenas and stadiums all across the globe. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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