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encompass

[en-kuhm-puhs] / ɛnˈkʌm pəs /




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Macy’s plans to expand that group of 125 core stores where it is focusing turnaround investments to encompass 75 more sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A program meant for a small number of incapacitated patients could easily start to encompass many more people whose primary problem is poverty.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

The decision also doesn’t encompass all of the administration’s tariffs and trade deals, merely the 25% levies against Canada and Mexico, as well as a 20% tariff against China, and a 10% global levy.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

It can encompass steadfastness in the face of adversity, selflessness, self-sacrifice, honesty and integrity in one’s dealings with others.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The US tests, known as Operation Hardtack, had been planned for nearly three years and were to encompass surface, underwater, and high-altitude trials.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik