- present tense form of encompass (3rd person singular).
encompasses
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Today, that group encompasses gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
The 13.49-acre offering represents only part of Foreman’s larger property, which encompasses approximately 28 acres.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
That latter segment encompasses the median household, with income of about $84,000 in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Identical sales—which encompasses in-store revenue, and excludes fuel sales—fell 0.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
"It encompasses all that is made, unmade, and yet to be made."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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