circumnavigate

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A talented aviator, daredevil and dashing superstar, she was attempting to circumnavigate the globe and encourage “other women toward greater independence of thought and action.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

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

Couple to circumnavigate the world on a tandem.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022

It would take more than the age of the universe for light to circumnavigate it.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan