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surrounded by

preposition as in amid

preposition as in amid/amidst

preposition as in among

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Alvarez’s character, Evan Marquez, is surrounded by work friends as funny as he is.

When Ohtani won his 2023 MVP this time last year, the announcement was surrounded by thick offseason speculation.

Ammonium-based molecules have a nitrogen atom surrounded by three hydrogen atoms and one carbon-containing group, while amidinium-based molecules comprise a central carbon atom bonded to two amino groups.

“Until we have solved the problems of death and loneliness and their byproducts, war and climate change,” said Kate McKinnon, the ceremony’s host , “sensitive souls will continue to offer their theses of how to make the most of our fragile and fleeting time on this burning planet surrounded by other frightened hearts.”

From these observations, Buettner created a list of nine recommendations for living a long life: Incorporate low-intensity activity such as walking into your routine, reduce calorie intake by 20%, avoid meat and processed foods, drink red wine in moderation, find a life purpose, reduce stress, participate in a spiritual community, make family a priority, and, finally, be surrounded by people who live in a similar way.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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