hemisphere

Definition of hemispherenext

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Recent Examples of hemisphere Such designations have formed a key basis of recent aggressive American actions across the hemisphere, and some in Brazil fear they could be extended to their country, too. Anthony W. Pereira, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026 The breakthrough builds on samples and measurements collected during China’s Chang’e-6 mission, the first mission in history to return material from that hemisphere of the Moon. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026 Trump made no mention of his administration’s insistence that countering Chinese influence in the hemisphere is a top priority for his second term. Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026 The challenge from China Trump made no mention of his administration’s position that countering Chinese influence in the hemisphere is a top priority for his second term. Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hemisphere
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Noun
  • Some Eastern Orthodox churches use astronomical observations according to the meridian of Jerusalem, the department says.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Mars crosses the meridian about three hours after sunset on March 1 and one hour after sundown on March 31.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The coaches gathered the players into a large semicircle on the 30-yard line.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Drawing a semicircle with his bat to mimic a line that would be drawn around the dirt, Lindor suggested about a foot of leeway for infielders to allow for more dynamic plays.
    Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hemisphere. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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