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Guilt is pervasive in the opera, Saariaho’s last before her death in 2023, yet it is called “Innocence,” a reflection of its deep humanity, and the idea that tragedy can also encompass survival and forgiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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
The decision also doesn’t encompass all of the administration’s tariffs and trade deals, merely the 25% levies against Canada and Mexico, as well as a 20% tariff against China, and a 10% global levy.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
It can encompass steadfastness in the face of adversity, selflessness, self-sacrifice, honesty and integrity in one’s dealings with others.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Perrington’s eyes fell upon the black ring on his left hand and darkened, as if his pupils had expanded to encompass all of each eye.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
Vocabulary lists containing encompass
Born a Crime
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The Things They Carried
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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