surrounding

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The findings support the idea that the Local Interstellar Cloud surrounding our Solar System contains material from an ancient stellar blast.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

While driving around Hebden Bridge and towns surrounding nearby Halifax, I more than once imagined I was Catherine Cawood and marveled at Wainwright’s loyalty to this land, its cities, towns, farms and moors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

So, every week when we publish the list of potential postearnings moves, they are stocks with this sawtooth pattern surrounding past earnings dates.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

TV footage showed police commandos in fatigues entering the Senate building in Manila early on Wednesday evening, with anti-riot policemen with shields and helmets surrounding the perimeter.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

My silent appeal for the Lord to take up my cause was interrupted when we approached a large crowd surrounding the well.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri