surrounded
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Because of the home’s hillside perch, the garden feels very much like a private, secret space, one that is surrounded by lush foliage that creates a natural wall around the outdoor area.
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
It broke into an electronics factory, but surprised police who had surrounded the building after reportedly escaping by unlocking a window.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Being surrounded by a family of factory workers and the legacy of 20th century American industry set the stage for his entrepreneurship.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
To his right was what looked like a throne carved out of stone surrounded by bare thornbushes.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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