surrounding
Example Sentences
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France and China—are discussing the infrastructure needed at ports to bring in nuclear-powered ships, as a first step toward resolving the issues surrounding the ships.
The forest and the surrounding area have far more to explore than hiking trails and campgrounds.
From Los Angeles Times
They added that the fire began on the ground floor of the property and that there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the cause.
From BBC
Mike said knowing the surroundings are safe helps people like him find their way around with confidence.
From BBC
He took his family through the rocky spine of the Nuba Mountains and the surrounding valley, passing through both paramilitary and army checkpoints.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
