What does the cryptic crossword clue "Refrain of concern across the globe (7)" mean?

The definition is "globe". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FEAR (synonym of "concern") + ORB (synonym of "globe"); definition: "Refrain" The answer is FORBEAR.

Refrain of concern across the globe (7)

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