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encompass

[en-kuhm-puhs] / ɛnˈkʌm pəs /




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Men now encompass about 25% to 30% of her patients, with many in their 20s and 30s seeking to look more professional.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Among the islands are 33 scattered across the centre that encompass the country of Kiribati.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

It’s a challenge because this book is trying to encompass a universe, and so the writer has to make choices.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Today’s reading didn’t encompass the 33% jump in oil prices that has taken place since the onset of the Iranian war.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Two weeks before the scheduled July 1 start of the talks, the Russians suddenly had insisted that the agenda be broadened to encompass negotiation of the test ban itself.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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