surrounding

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The U.S. first bombed Kharg Island in March, hitting military targets surrounding the island’s oil infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Some schools in Belfast and the surrounding areas have closed early but the department has said that there is no blanket decision to close all schools.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The public filled that tree on day one — and then spread their wishes to the surrounding trees, all of which are now part of the artwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Uncertainty surrounding developments in the Iran war has failed to provide a lift to prices for gold, which has often been seen as a safe-haven investment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In the center of the room, there are six wooden chairs surrounding a long oval table.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer