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globally

adverb

as in universally

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Recent Examples of globally Software can be distributed globally without manufacturing and shipping a new machine to every user. — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 These incidents have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and control and raised questions over how AI can be safely under human control as the technology’s usage becomes more widespread globally. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Holland’s last adventure, which had the crossover star power of past Spidey actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, opened to $327 million internationally and $587 million globally, going down as the third-best worldwide start in history. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026 These incidents have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and controls and raised questions over how AI can be safely kept under human control as the technology’s usage becomes more widespread globally. — Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 31 July 2026 After its theatrical run, the film will launch globally on Amazon Prime Video. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 July 2026 As offshore wind expands globally, finding cost-effective ways to harden infrastructure in seismic zones is vital. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Video time spent increased 9% globally year over year and over 10% within the United States and Canada, driven by ranking improvements. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The first example of this new push coincided with the reveal of the new Cloudboom Strike 2 and the LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2 super shoes, which are now available globally. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

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But the fact that this super team from LA added another not-so-secret weapon in its bid for a three-peat was not universally applauded by baseball fans.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
For Stearns, trades that were well regarded at last year’s deadline almost universally flopped, as did January’s acquisition of Freddy Peralta.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of universally

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On July 28, Mark Zuckerberg published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal arguing that superintelligence should be distributed as widely as possible and that concentrating it in a handful of institutions is the greatest risk AI poses to humanity.

— Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The technology has been widely available for only a few years, but many Americans are increasingly choosing AI to address their health concerns.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of widely

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Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, said that European countries are more focused on addressing specific strategic segments and Chinese industrial policies than broadly inhibiting Chinese imports.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Polling shows Americans broadly oppose data centers being built near their homes, while research suggests groups fighting the developments are gaining momentum.

— Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 29 July 2026

Definition of broadly

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Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

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