surrounding
Example Sentences
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They shine so intensely because they are powered by supermassive black holes pulling in surrounding matter.
From Science Daily
Many of these families are victims of the earthquake which badly damaged Mandalay and surrounding areas in March, and are hoping for a handout.
From BBC
Some individuals depend heavily on surrounding visuals and sounds to guide their choices, while others rely on them far less.
From Science Daily
County Department of Public Works, city officials said, which is intended to prevent potential flooding in the surrounding area.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a study in negative space, each individual form offering a grainy aperture that holds our interest due to the minor similarities to and differences from the ones surrounding it.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
