surrounding

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Colorado economist Gary Horvath said questions surrounding the state’s business climate could continue to hang over the economy, regardless of what happens to the AI bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Tonight, the women are gathered in Anna Sokol’s kitchen, surrounding an oven-roasted duck stuffed with apples.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The main corridor linking the two golden shrines and the surrounding alleyways were once alive with the murmurs of tourists walking to prayers.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The new head coach referred to the negativity surrounding Spurs as he attempted to mount a late salvage operation and avoid the prospect of the most embarrassing relegation in Premier League history.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“There are some white mountain avens,” he said, pointing at flowers with eight creamy white petals surrounding a center of bright yellow filaments.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el