globalize
verb (used with object)
to extend to other or all parts of the globe; make worldwide.
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
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The cotton market had globalized and become increasingly competitive, but the state delayed mechanizing cotton production to continue offering low-skilled jobs that had low returns.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2022