surround
Example Sentences
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In case you were in any doubt, just look at the frenzy surrounding the South Koreans' comeback.
From BBC
Residents living in the area have previously told the BBC they feel "forgotten about" as they are surrounded by rats, flies and an "unbearable smell".
From BBC
To successfully capture them, the team carefully blended traps into the surroundings.
From Science Daily
Persians, Parsis, Kurds, Armenians, Azerbaijanis, Tajiks, Kazakhs, Uzbeks and other cultures celebrate the festival and have their own traditions surrounding it.
From BBC
At the time, the council said that when "the facts surrounding this unfortunate tragedy are established, the council will review them and determine if any specific measures need to be taken".
From BBC
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