the globe

noun

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

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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 High pressure systems, usually related to clear and warm conditions, and low pressure systems, often linked to storms, kind of ride around the globe on the jet stream, McEvoy said. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Faced with being iced out by its biggest trading partner, Canada has since forged strategic partnerships with countries across the globe, including China, much to Trump’s chagrin. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026 However, where the firm really shines is in its reverence and respect for craftsmanship—founders Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer scour the globe to find the very best artisans. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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