encircle

Example Sentences

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Several thousand people compete for spots in the lots and decks that encircle the headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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 • Jan. 1, 2026

So Russia has changed tactics, moving instead to encircle the city, cutting off supply routes.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

In their capture of Aleppo, the rebels now encircle several neighborhoods controlled by the SDF, and have promised the Kurdish fighters safe passage to northeast Syria.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

They met at the dam, where the river split in two to encircle New Pretty Town.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld