circumnavigate
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Similar to the race to the moon, this mission to aerially circumnavigate the world required “uniquely American” coordination and teamwork across military, industry, political and diplomatic figures, said Boeing’s senior corporate historian, Michael Lombardi.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
Most locals agreed and tolerated the truck traffic rerouting through Carbonne to circumnavigate the roadblock, according to the mayor, Denis Turrel.
From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024
Along the way the team played in frigid rain and searing heat, traveling to four countries and covering more than 63,000 miles — enough to circumnavigate the globe 2 ½ times.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023
A British couple have become the fastest cyclists to circumnavigate the world on a tandem bike.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022
Users could circumnavigate each of these planets and never see the same terrain twice.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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