encompassing

Example Sentences

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The property is surrounded by lush landscaping and features sophisticated stone flooring encompassing the pool.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

He ultimately departed after a dispute encompassing transfers, his salary and what was perceived as medical department meddling in his use of players.

From BBC • May 6, 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

The distances between islands of the Tongan archipelago, as well as the distances between Tonga and neighboring archipelagoes, were sufficiently modest that a multi-island empire encompassing 40,000 people was eventually established.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond