as in globe
the celestial body on which we live our collective responsibility to conserve the planet and its natural resources for future generations

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Recent Examples of planet Concrete is the second-most consumed material on the planet after water. Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 Optimization of photosynthesis for sustainable crop production Cody Cottier is a contributing writer at Discover who loves exploring big questions about the universe and our home planet, the nature of consciousness, the ethical implications of science and more. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 It is found in soil, air, food and water sources across the planet, although in different amounts depending on the place, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 The move underscores a growing recognition of the unique stewardship role Indigenous communities play in protecting the planet’s natural resources. David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for planet 
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  • Whether your giftee has puffy undereyes, a migraine, or the need for some general facial soothing, these cooling ice globes can feel luxurious at the start and finish of a long day.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Regina Hall, a hamburger and a globe also appeared in the clue package.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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  • Four years ago, the Sharks had Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, Kevin Labanc, Evander Kane, Erik Karlsson, Martin Jones, and Timo Meier on long-term contracts, most with at least some trade protection in a flat-cap world.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • But now the company is hitting its stride in the tech-forward entertainment world.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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  • How on earth is this better than the scene on closing day?
    Frederick Dreier and Adam Roy, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • But what happens when the economy falls back to earth?… California’s Foreign Policy California is the most populous state in the United States.
    James O. Goldsborough, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Planet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planet. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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