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When do you capitalize the word globe?

You capitalize "globe" when it is:

* Part of a proper noun: For example, "The Globe Theatre," "The Globe and Mail," or "the Globe of the Earth."

* Used as a personification: If you're using "globe" as a way to refer to the Earth as a living entity, you might capitalize it. For example, "The Globe watched silently as the sun rose."

* Used in a title: You would capitalize "globe" if it's the first word in a title or part of a title. For example, "The Globe and Its Mysteries."

However, you generally don't capitalize "globe" when it is:

* A general reference to the Earth: For example, "The Earth is a globe."

* Used as a synonym for "world": For example, "She traveled the globe."

In short, use capitalization for "globe" sparingly, and only when it is part of a proper noun or when you are using it as a personification.

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