surroundings
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The ceasefire - the longest since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 - allowed hundreds of people trapped in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky and its surroundings to be evacuated.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Its buildings, made of limestone, glass, cedar slats and copper, blend with their surroundings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Colón Angueira’s walks typically begin with this sort of grounding exercise, she explained, helping clients slow down and become more aware of their surroundings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
He received the award in the modest surroundings of Blackpool Town Hall, a low-key affair but one that cemented his legacy.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
I was also checking our surroundings for safety reasons.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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