encircle
Example Sentences
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Several thousand people compete for spots in the lots and decks that encircle the headquarters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Thirty-six dancers with raised arms glide slowly forward as they encircle their prey, a lone figure on a red table in a climactic scene from Ravel's "Bolero" choreographed by Maurice Bejart.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Ukraine's 7th Airborne Assault Corps says weather conditions, particularly dense fog, have prompted Moscow to intensify its bid to get increasing numbers into the ruined city and encircle Ukrainian forces.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
As the earth began to shake around 10 a.m., the elder elephants in the enclosure rushed to encircle the youngsters, the video shows.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
Gia stopped struggling and let the vines encircle her.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing encircle
Florida's B.E.S.T Roots: circ, circum
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