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encompass

[en-kuhm-puhs] / ɛnˈkʌm pəs /




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But on Tuesday, the PMI data became the first batch of economic indicators that encompass the effects of the Iranian war.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s a challenge because this book is trying to encompass a universe, and so the writer has to make choices.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Macy’s plans to expand that group of 125 core stores where it is focusing turnaround investments to encompass 75 more sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A program meant for a small number of incapacitated patients could easily start to encompass many more people whose primary problem is poverty.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

“Here”—my mother waved her arms around to encompass the entire field—“or there?” she asked, pointing to the ground beneath Vilonia Kline.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley




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