circumnavigation

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It was the beginning of Cook's triumphant circumnavigation of Australia; three hundreds and 766 runs.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Starting and ending in Seattle, eight pilots and mechanics battled tumultuous weather, illness, fatigue and mechanical malfunctions during their aerial circumnavigation of the globe.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Flinders joined the navy aged 15 and he made several coastal explorations of Australia, completing the circumnavigation in 1803.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023

Together they took part in 2019's "One More Orbit" flight mission that set a record for the fastest circumnavigation of Earth by aircraft flying over both geographic poles.

From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2023

Perhaps they are pleased by the way the piece went, or perhaps it is celebration at hearing one’s own song returning after circumnavigation; whatever, it has the look of jubilation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas