surrounding

Example Sentences

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But as he carefully removed surrounding material, something unusual appeared.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Our investigation revealed that Davis was heavily involved in the decision making process surrounding the allocations of these funds from the very beginning”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In addition to infrastructure investments in the surrounding roads, the Bears are at risk if they do not know their tax bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"We urge the public to remain calm and avoid the surrounding areas; the relevant services are currently intervening," Baratuza added in a message shared in a WhatsApp group for journalists.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It was amazing they both weren’t devoured by pixies, but then I saw a dozen servants surrounding them, swatting the pixies away with big paddles or spraying them with dirt.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff