surrounded
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Perched on a hillside parcel that offers “sparkling views,” the property is surrounded by trees, which help to give it a true sense of privacy—a must for any celebrity homeowners.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Major League Baseball’s official app, long one of my favorites, has gradually surrounded baseball scores and video with window dressing that has made the app feel heavier.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
Then Golding wrote, “Softly, surrounded by a fringe of inquisitive bright creatures, itself a silver shape beneath the steadfast constellations, Simon’s dead body moved out towards the open sea.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
When he originally planned the church, the site was on the outskirts of Barcelona, surrounded by grazing goats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Was he surprised to see he was surrounded by fluffy white clouds!
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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