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encompassing

[en-kuhm-puh-sing] / ɛnˈkʌm pə sɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
including
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The National Weather Service office in Oxnard has also issued beach hazard warnings — an label encompassing a variety of dangerous conditions — in southwestern Santa Barbara County and coastal areas of San Diego and Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times

President and CEO Joe Hogan pointed to growth outside the U.S., particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, and the EMEA, a broad geographic region encompassing Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

From Barron's

Mr. Persico’s account is sweeping, encompassing a vast amount of compelling evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal

The wide-ranging plan encompassing political, economic, social and environmental goals will then be approved in March by the legislature.

From Barron's

It sprawls 90 miles along the Pacific Coast, encompassing gems such as Baker Beach.

From The Wall Street Journal