surroundings

Example Sentences

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And another thing was the museum had to be open to its surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Their work centers on understanding how cancer cells interact with their surroundings, often referred to as the tumor microenvironment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Jalal Haidar, a Lebanese-American who took over as the airport's chief operating officer two months ago, also expressed full confidence in the airport, its surroundings and the airspace.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Donovan has taken full advantage of the home’s surroundings, regularly sharing videos of the garden on his Instagram account, including a January 2023 clip of a flock of robins visiting a birdbath on the grounds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s seven fifty-four,” I said, and then I felt something in my brain click home like a key in a lock, and I turned to take in my surroundings with wide eyes.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin