encompass

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But on Tuesday, the PMI data became the first batch of economic indicators that encompass the effects of the Iranian war.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s a challenge because this book is trying to encompass a universe, and so the writer has to make choices.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Lucas donated his collection to curate the Lucas Archives, which, in addition to “Star Wars,” will encompass props and production art from Lucasfilm projects, such as the “Indiana Jones” franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

They weren’t even technically dinos, as if the creatures were so huge and ridiculous they needed their own entire type of monstrosity to encompass them.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older