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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
If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
The mining boom is driven by global demand for rare earths used in smartphones and military equipment, but Myanmar’s civil war and limited regional cooperation hamper efforts to address the environmental crisis.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has outlined ambitions to position Japan as a global leader in drone utilization.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
According to Precedence Research, agentic AI is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 44 percent over the next decade, reaching a global market size of roughly $200 billion by 2034.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
The mining boom is driven by global demand for rare earths used in smartphones and military equipment, but Myanmar’s civil war and limited regional cooperation hamper efforts to address the environmental crisis.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has outlined ambitions to position Japan as a global leader in drone utilization.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
According to Precedence Research, agentic AI is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 44 percent over the next decade, reaching a global market size of roughly $200 billion by 2034.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
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Then last June, the Nuggets snatched Wallace back from Minnesota, hiring him as their new co-general manager alongside his friend Ben Tenzer — another longtime Connelly disciple who’d been a steady hand behind the scenes in Denver’s front office since 2013.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone and coach Liam Coen cut their teeth as part of the Rams organization, learning from GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the new images, the nebula’s buckyballs are prominent, concentrated in the spherical shell immediately around the central dying star.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The sample is a single spherical meteorite weighing 44 grams, with a dark molten outer shell.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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While tools for setting targets and identifying generic solutions are widely available, Chauhan added, what’s missing is a comparative prioritization tool capable of translating broad ambitions into facility-specific financial roadmaps.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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When using the sites, don’t just focus on the generic value of your vehicle, but look at what it’s been selling recently in your area.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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These open-air spaces, with their panoramic views of Barcelona, invite you to enjoy a casual meal under the Mediterranean sun or an intimate evening under the stars or to celebrate a special occasion or personal milestone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 19-story building features a glass facade, panoramic city and bay views and a nine-level parking structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The remote remains unchanged, a simple black rectangle with a glossy circular navigation pad near the top.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many had already spent much of the second half of 2025 treading water as concerns about the timeline for earnings from AI investments, plus seemingly circular financing arrangements, took hold.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rolder, a linebacker who had a breakout season last fall at Michigan, was chosen Saturday by the Lions in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Because of these differences, some estimates suggest patients could spend around 70–80% less overall when choosing treatment abroad, even after adding travel costs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hiddink, Di Matteo, and Benitez all benefited from having players full of character as well as the ability to turn up on showpiece occasions.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Taylor, who has since made a full recovery, praised the students for their actions.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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