surrounds

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Over 140 drones were shot down over the Leningrad region, which surrounds Saint Petersburg, governor Aleksandr Drozdenko said.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Luna believes that while stories about what surrounds the sport are compelling, there are no good movies that focus on the action on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In life, she’s the kid who realizes that parents don’t love all their children equally, and instead of lamenting that absence, surrounds herself with a chosen family that values her as she is.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Visceral fat is body fat that lines the abdominal walls and surrounds and protects the internal organs.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

I detest most intensely the set-up that surrounds me here.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela