encircle

Example Sentences

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But the unicorns, instead of parting, closed in around them, encircling them, butting against Christopher’s chest with their faces.

From Literature

They see the women encircling Naomi, who’s still holding on to Mother for support.

From Literature

He heard the familiar puttering of an old propeller, recognizing for an instant the Universal logo above him, the giant globe being encircled by a small airplane.

From Literature

The island identified beneath Karnak is the only known example of such high ground encircled by water in the region.

From Science Daily

China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels this week to encircle Taiwan's main island.

From Barron's