surroundings

Example Sentences

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"We're going to try our hardest to deflagrate that item and burn it inside of a structure that will limit the damage to the local surroundings," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Having small windows makes buildings, and therefore their surroundings, less charming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The school has around 1,200 students from Shia-majority Nabatieh and its surroundings.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

History shows that when people cooperate, they can solve complex problems and reshape their surroundings in positive ways.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

On-screen, Bruno’s surroundings brighten to signify the beginning of a new day.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day