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Future observations are expected to provide a clearer picture of how black holes affect their surroundings and how matter and elements move through different regions of the cosmos.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

The sentiment struck me as both suspiciously sensible and succinct enough to survive its surroundings, so I Googled it.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

Walker blamed the erosion of our phone manners partly on social media, which creates the sense that we must be “on” at all times, surroundings be damned.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Admitting to being starstruck in the locker room at Roland Garros by the likes of Alexander Zverev, Samuel is slowly adjusting to his new surroundings.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

It was an unpleasant image, to say the least, and she quickly dispelled it by concentrating on her surroundings.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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