the globe

noun

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

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Earlier models suggested the effect would have resembled a worldwide broiler that was potentially deadly to exposed, thin-skinned animals, but not powerful enough to ignite vegetation across the globe. Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 This year’s weather is also expected to be affected by El Nino, a natural warming of the equatorial Pacific that alters weather patterns and spikes temperatures across the globe. Tammy Webber, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Over the last 10 years, Volkwine has traveled across the country and around the globe, building skate parks. Noah Daly july 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026 But the 2026 lineup of the Swiss festival also showcases all sorts of newer and emerging filmmakers from around the globe. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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