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planets

noun

plural of planet

as in globes

the celestial body on which we live our collective responsibility to conserve the planet and its natural resources for future generations

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Recent Examples of planets Also, the fact that planets in this arrangement slide along their orbit and swap positions means that their positions in that orbit change, which, in turn, changes the timing of the transits. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 These molecules form part of the chemical inventory that ultimately builds planets and, perhaps, even life that will one day live on those planets. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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With the fan and light turned off, check for loose globes, shades, bulbs, finials, or other decorative pieces.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Most globes take between a few weeks and a few months to make, and each is a work of art, customized for clients with family histories, past travels, migration routes, and personalized themes.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

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Now, with industrialized nations in North America, Asia, and Europe spending billions to shore up their rare-earths supply chains, and counting on monazite to help them do it, China’s history and experiences with monazite offer important lessons.

— Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026
And the movie’s also a super-teaming of the whole Spider-Man concept, clashing infinite earths of Spider-People together into a banter-y arachnoid squad.

— Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026

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