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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
Whether buyers are seeking new geographies, responsible production, flexible manufacturing or future-facing solutions, Texworld functions as a navigational system for the modern global supply chain.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
The show is produced by Working Title and based on author Nesbø’s global bestselling crime novels.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Lana Todorovich has been named chief of global brand partnerships for Saks Global, leading the luxury retailer’s efforts with brand partners at an enterprise level.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Raye is topping global charts and looking dang good while doing it.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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After setting a new standard for the organization in 2025, general manager Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales and their respective staffs need to raise the bar even higher.—
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
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Statutes can be comprehensive and prospective; their language can be iterative, granular, and versatile.—
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The researchers trained SleepFM using polysomnography, a comprehensive sleep measurement that tracks brain and heart activity as well as breathing, leg movements and eye movements.—
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While astronomers have observed hydrogen clouds before, Cloud-9 stands out as compact and spherical rather than being irregular in size.—
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Round cultivars, such as ‘Green Gem,’ naturally grow in a spherical shape.—
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In November, a Marist-PBS-NPR poll found that Democrats had a 14-point lead on the generic ballot, the largest advantage for control of Congress in eight years.—
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Those comments come as Bristol Myers Squibb prepares to offset losses from an upcoming loss of exclusivity cycle of blockbuster drugs over the next several years, which will allow generic competitors to come to the market.—
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Rooftop running track at Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon Take in panoramic views of Lisbon while running on Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon's 11th floor track, which loops around the entire building for a truly unique vantage point of the Portuguese capital.—
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In the park, there is a wide range of hikes to suit any interest or ability—from a casual stroll around a cholla cactus garden to a more challenging 3-mile, 1,050-feet-elevation-gain hike to the peak of Ryan Mountain with panoramic views.—
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This shows a circular, counter-clockwise navigation of the sea that accommodated winds and currents.—
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Meeks, head of technology research at Freedom Capital Markets, said Nvidia’s funk is a consequence of the fears that began over the summer around circular AI investing, GPU depreciation, and intensifying competition in the chipmaking space from Big Tech peers such as Google and Amazon .—
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That improves the Aztecs to 12-4 overall and 6-0 in conference, which is either alone on top or tied with Utah State depending on Wednesday night’s late game between the Aggies and Nevada.—
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Items like coffee and lettuce put upward pressure on overall inflation.—
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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