surround

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The reasons for the rise in what’s known as the term premium could surround concerns about the widening U.S. budget deficit, and/or the Fed’s quantitative tightening as it reduces its balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Toronto, and the large suburban communities that surround it, are home to one of the world's largest Iranian diaspora communities -- some jokingly refer to Canada's largest city as "Teheranto."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“We cannot rely on a single indicator like the absence of aircraft. Chinese naval vessels still surround us daily,” Koo said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"The strength of a manager lies in his ability to surround himself with people he trusts completely," says Fernandez.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

What I should have said was, "How about a home gym? Or a flat-screen TV with surround sound?"

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King