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environs

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The American one, filmed in Los Angeles and its environs, is much more swish and Bravo-y.

The city and its environs are where lasagna, tortellini, and Bolognese sauce—not to mention bologna—originated.

Any discussion of Squaw Valley will eventually shift to KT-22 and its environs—“the Mothership,” in local parlance.

Reports of heavy turnouts in Tel Aviv and other liberal environs, and a light-turnout in Likud strongholds thrilled her.

A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Officially the crime scene is the chateau and its environs.

The environs are pretty, with Magtan Island (on which Maghallanes was killed) in front and a range of hills in the background.

About an hour and a halfʼs drive from Cebú City there is the little town of Naga, the environs of which are extremely pretty.

I agreed, and had five days left, which I determined to spend in carefully examining Valparaiso and its environs.

There is nothing further to be seen in the town, but the environs, or rather the whole island, offers the most enchanting sight.

A few months ago an amiable Scotchman offered me his hospitality in the environs of Edinburgh.

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On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to environs, such as: suburb, surroundings, vicinity, bound, boundary, and compass.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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