- present participle of encompass.
encompassing
Example Sentences
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In his statements, the ousted chair described a company that needed a cultural remake encompassing everything from its global business operations to its approach to expenses large and small.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The property is surrounded by lush landscaping and features sophisticated stone flooring encompassing the pool.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Al Muratsuchi, 61, represents the 66th Assembly District, encompassing parts of the South Bay, and has been the chair of the state Assembly education committee.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
While these cases consume a lot of resources and are not nearly as encompassing as preclearance was, they have been effective.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
Small at first, encompassing with my body, the room, the building, the city, the country, until I know that if I look down I will see my shadow blotting out the earth.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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