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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
published a global report on the plight of Third World economies
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center
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Recent Examples of global
The all-time high surge in imports came as global preparations accelerated for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19 and features 48 national teams competing across the three North American host countries.
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Today's global workplace demands a shift from mere etiquette to building genuine trust and strong relationships.
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Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For every one-degree rise in global average temperature, extreme highs and lows can rise by up to twice as much, according to Claudia Tebaldi, an earth scientist and climate modeler at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Today's global workplace demands a shift from mere etiquette to building genuine trust and strong relationships.
—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For every one-degree rise in global average temperature, extreme highs and lows can rise by up to twice as much, according to Claudia Tebaldi, an earth scientist and climate modeler at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.
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For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.
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The facility will also include 50 production lines dedicated to manufacturing spherical micro- and nanodiamond powders used in advanced materials applications.
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Making Your Seashell Ice Spheres Grab a spherical ice mold, fill it with water, and set your seashell inside.
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The compliance requirements at a financial institution look nothing like those at a consumer software company, and generic best practices applied uniformly won't serve either one well.
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Sensipar, which is also sold under the generic name cinacalcet hydrochloride, is prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease and high levels of calcium in the blood related to parathyroid gland conditions, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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After landing, Marine One flew Trump to a panoramic gorge in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, in the North Dakota badlands, touching down on the Painted Canyon overlook.
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Those images featured sleek, low-slung villas with panoramic windows integrated into the Mediterranean cliffside.
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Wipe in circular motions with a lint-free microfiber cloth to loosen grime, then finish with long, horizontal swipes.
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The circular logic of it would be darkly comic if tens of thousands of livelihoods weren't caught in the middle.
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Margarine naturally contains essential fatty acids, which are important for cell function and overall health.
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That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations.
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But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.
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Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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