encircles

Example Sentences

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A cooler ring encircles the hot center near the limb of the planet.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

Since 2019, it has expanded its attacks from northern Burkina Faso and now encircles Ouagadougou, threatening links with neighbouring Ivory Coast, Togo and Mali.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Paris still has empty acreage like the “petite ceinture,” or small belt, an abandoned 19th century railroad track that encircles Paris, and it’s being transformed into agricultural gardens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

This weekend's works led to the first planned daytime closure of the M25 - which encircles London - since it opened in 1986.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024

Finnick shoots Johanna an angry look as his arm encircles Annie.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins