surrounded
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The Moon appeared to them as a black orb surrounded by a halo of light, all set against the backdrop of the vast darkness of space.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Every time she got on the floor to debate, I would sit in front of the TV just to watch her, see her in the parliament, one woman surrounded by men.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
As the band sang about fighting injustice and corruption, they were surrounded by dancers in hockey masks, holding aloft fluorescent lights.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
They developed physical traits that gave them an advantage, including larger leaves, more upright growth, and the ability to keep growing even when surrounded by other plants.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
He was surrounded by a cloud of steam where his own tears met his hot body: like a tiny kettle in the wilderness.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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