the globe

noun

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

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The Dodgers are now an international brand, with star power from across the globe, including the most famous baseball player in the world in Shohei Ohtani. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 As the 2026 hurricane season proceeds and a strong El Niño may disrupt weather patterns around the globe, the world’s trees will be keeping records. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Fans missed out on a potential matchup between two of the globe’s greatest strikers when Norway opted to sit Erling Haaland against France, led by Kylian Mbappe. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026 And its restaurants reflect the city's international character, with neighborhoods offering cuisines from nearly every corner of the globe. Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 27 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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