surrounding

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Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Surrounding that will be a dining area that offers a mix of banquette seating, round tables, high tops and lounge furniture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"Surrounding communities may hear increased noise on base, to include the Giant Voice and sirens during this time, but this is testing only," the council said.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Surrounding that is white matter, made up of astrocytes and long nerve fibers that carry signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

Surrounding a small framed photograph of his wife and his two beastly sons were three telephones with flashing lights.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket