surrounding

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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

Scientists believe they absorbed nutrients directly from the surrounding seawater.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

That week, downtown Seattle was cordoned off because protestors had taken over the streets surrounding the convention center, and some activists had broken the windows of a Starbucks nearby.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He suggested there could be common ground, pointing to "historical injustices" surrounding the British Steel pension scheme, which he said his party would "like to help you sort out".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

SABIO, SHALE: Provide architectural archival context for immediate area surrounding coordinates 39.605829, -75.718580 from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 1999.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly