surrounded
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In 2012, a team of researchers investigating reports of synchronous fireflies stayed at their bed-and-breakfast in Kellettville, Pa., a small community surrounded by Allegheny National Forest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
It is not confirmed that the land surrounded by barbed wire has been bought by companies linked to Kushner, who presented a plan for development projects in Albania two years ago.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The beige and blue mosaic of a prancing bull surrounded by a coat of arms is meant to represent the city of Turin, which was the first capital of Italy.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
It was like when the shadows had surrounded him in his dream.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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