surrounding
Example Sentences
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"We urge the public to remain calm and avoid the surrounding areas; the relevant services are currently intervening," Baratuza added in a message shared in a WhatsApp group for journalists.
From Barron's
While Air Canada has framed the move as a planned transition, the timing highlights the mounting pressure surrounding Rousseau’s tenure.
"We take all concerns regarding aircraft operations and their impact on the surrounding community seriously," Bless said.
From BBC
When a gust yanks the handle out of her grasp, she decides to batten down the hatches, latching it behind her and inspecting her surroundings via phone flashlight.
From Literature
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The badger stepped back, surveying the surrounding forest with obvious confusion.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.