the globe

noun

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

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The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe. Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Whether the impetus is to satisfy a desire for seclusion or to achieve the investment benefits that development allows, these three properties, triangulated across the globe, open up new frontiers and ways of living. Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 From escalating conflicts across the globe to renewed debates over socialism, government power and individual liberty, this special edition examines the defining issues shaping America’s future. Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026 Fans from all across the globe descended upon Kansas City for this event, and each set of fans brought with them traditions of celebration that were often rooted in their unique cultures. Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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