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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
Proponents argued that an investment in Bitcoin would help the government chip away at the $36 trillion national debt, and ensure that the United States remained dominant in a hypothetical future where the global economy runs on cryptocurrencies.
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David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump sees gold cards as the ticket to a balanced budget
That was a century characterized by Europe’s global preeminence, Britain’s naval superiority and financial dominance, and a stabilizing equilibrium of power on the European continent.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
This all comes at a time when Reuters reported last year that the carrier was facing a 61% drop in annual profit in the face of tough competition, including from all three major U.S. global carriers that have begun flights to New Zealand.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
At a time of global instability and a lot of change here at home.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
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David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump sees gold cards as the ticket to a balanced budget
That was a century characterized by Europe’s global preeminence, Britain’s naval superiority and financial dominance, and a stabilizing equilibrium of power on the European continent.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
This all comes at a time when Reuters reported last year that the carrier was facing a 61% drop in annual profit in the face of tough competition, including from all three major U.S. global carriers that have begun flights to New Zealand.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
At a time of global instability and a lot of change here at home.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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During his availability last week, Jets general manager Darren Mougey did nothing to dispel any of those rumors.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Yet many enterprise brands still struggle to implement comprehensive creator marketing programs that deliver measurable results across the entire customer journey.—
Scott Sutton,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The comprehensive visualization includes specialized features like pools and outdoor spaces, as well as ensuring your garage is perfectly suited for your needs, even down to charging stations for electric vehicles.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Every plasma event was sending out a spherical shock front that expanded in a steady way.—
Jayson Stewart,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2025
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Galactic dark matter content is thought to be heavily concentrated in the centers of galaxies, but it's believed the substance also extends out to form a spherical shell that extends far beyond the limits of a galaxy's visible matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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As a job seeker, understanding what makes recruiters and hiring managers cringe could mean the difference between a job offer and a generic rejection email.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Generic Amazon Table Lamp KDG Cordless Table Lamp $30 $20 Amazon This generic lamp looks like a generic copy of the Poldina sold under a range of names like La Luz and KDG.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Bell Flight Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Out of this group, Bell’s five-seat 505 Jet Ranger X is for buyers who want all the bells and whistles, including 99 cubic feet of interior space and raised rear seats that allow everyone to enjoy the panoramic view.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Once again, the Four Seasons is the official hotel partner of the Emmy-winning HBO show and the Four Seasons Koh Samui features villas with private pools and panoramic ocean views.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It’s thought that the look will be loosely based on the way the Vision Pro software appears—notably with circular app icons, translucent panels and prominent use of shadow, though not all elements will apply on the iPhone, iPad and Mac, it’s thought.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a neatly circular argument, the conditions that had been forced on the laboring class became proof of its moral backwardness.—
Fintan O'Toole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Watkins was a raw, though scratchy, wide forward, prolific at youth team level but erratic in his overall game.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Through concerted effort and balanced investment, organizations can harness AI’s full spectrum of capabilities, safeguarding systems and data far more effectively than reactive strategies allow.—
Michael Roytman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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