- present tense form of encompass (3rd person singular).
encompasses
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Year: 2013 Compiled by: Slate Staff Of note: Per the subheading, this encompasses “almost-forgotten moments” from recent history “that would have ‘won the Internet’ if they happened today.”
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
The district encompasses northern and inland areas of San Diego County, including San Marcos and Escondido.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The country is home to four main kingdoms, the largest and most prominent being Buganda in the central region, which encompasses the capital Kampala.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Topix is a broader index including domestic stocks, while the Nikkei encompasses only the top 225 companies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 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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