the globe

noun

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

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Boston is set to roll out the welcome mat for soccer fans from around the globe for the World Cup, while the town hosting the premier event is threatening to withhold an essential license. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 New York City’s arts opportunities are the envy of the world, encouraging creative professionals from across the globe to stay and contribute to our diverse heritage. Kimberly Olsen, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026 The second iteration, helmed by Hoor Al Qasimi, president and founding director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, took place in early 2020, just as the Covid-19 crisis was spreading across the globe. News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026 Unseasonable warmth and lackluster snow totals go hand-in-hand, and snowfall is declining around the globe. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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