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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
Oil companies, particularly U.S. shale producers, are likely to benefit from gaining a bigger share of the global oil market.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
During his four years helming the Pentagon, the nation’s first Black Defense secretary was confronted with at least three major global conflicts.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
George Frey/Getty Images/Getty Images North America The United States is poised to burn a lot more natural gas in the coming years to meet soaring electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of emissions that are raising global temperatures.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
During his four years helming the Pentagon, the nation’s first Black Defense secretary was confronted with at least three major global conflicts.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
George Frey/Getty Images/Getty Images North America The United States is poised to burn a lot more natural gas in the coming years to meet soaring electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of emissions that are raising global temperatures.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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That included discontinuing certain products, conducting a comprehensive internal review and taking disciplinary measures, making organizational changes and enhancing its internal controls.—
Tara Siegel Bernard,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Continue ahead for a comprehensive list of fashion and beauty brands that are committed to supporting the community in its time of need through donations of resources and/or a percentage proceeds to various relief funds.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Some with thermal bonding technology and higher-end materials can get so spherical that the dynamics and the trajectory change.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Byzantine domes and spherical walls surround hydrotherapy jets that help ease muscle aches.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This system is generic enough to be mapped onto any quantum hardware, and it can be made to evolve over time, just as the real-world system does.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, outdated Medicare rules still steer doctors toward prescribing cheap, generic opioids to seniors instead of these effective alternatives.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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So, the panoramic mosaic required hundreds of snapshots taken across 1,000 orbits by the telescope, according to a NASA statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Then there’s the panoramic glass sunroof that covers essentially the entire rooftop.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The lounge is done with a circular bronze and quartzite bar top and blue leather stools.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Legendary Glow Colour Balm in a circular placement on the apples of the cheeks for a doll-like look.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Reduces Anxiety and Depression Regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve overall mental health.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Your provider will ask about your habits and overall health to determine potential causes.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the Anker Power Bank, which has earned over 80,000 perfect ratings, will keep your device’s battery full on the go.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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In July 2023, the elections division began requiring that those seeking to restore their voting rights in Tennessee both go through the administrative voting rights restoration process and either be granted a pardon or court order restoring their full rights of citizenship.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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