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
But take this pro tip from a lifelong Washingtonian: “If you circumnavigate Naches Peak Loop trail clockwise, you get this gorgeous surprise view of Mount Rainier up close and personal,” Grace Hensley advised.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 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
His legacy could circumnavigate the rugby world many times over.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2022
The goal for this voyage was to circumnavigate the continent and map all the islands that were still uncharted.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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