surrounding

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Surrounding the black hole is a dense population of older, reddish stars that create the galaxy's warm central glow.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Surrounding areas of Bissau were more deserted, and there were few people in reopened markets, AFP journalists said.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Surrounding hillsides, significantly denuded of plant life, are dotted with scores of freshly cut stumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Surrounding Yeoh with a cast of familiar actors may ease skeptics into that mission.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

Surrounding him on the flatbed were Eastern Star ladies garbed in Grecian drapings.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck