encompass

Example Sentences

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Lucas donated his collection to curate the Lucas Archives, which, in addition to “Star Wars,” will encompass props and production art from Lucasfilm projects, such as the “Indiana Jones” franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

A program meant for a small number of incapacitated patients could easily start to encompass many more people whose primary problem is poverty.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Because police have a monopoly on violence in their communities, the stakes of technological misuse can encompass life and death.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

The company also recently hired a key AI researcher and also expanded the role of its SVP of Hardware Engineering to encompass design work, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Typically, they cover five to fifteen acres, but some encompass seven hundred or more.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann