- present participle of encompass.
encompassing
Example Sentences
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It conducts research in geology, biology, engineering and physics, the latter encompassing experiments studying dark matter, astrophysics and neutrinos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Lilly’s chief financial officer, Lucas Montarce, told Barron’s in April that the company was focused on four main growth areas: oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and a final category encompassing cardiometabolic health and diabetes.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
The property is surrounded by lush landscaping and features sophisticated stone flooring encompassing the pool.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
He ultimately departed after a dispute encompassing transfers, his salary and what was perceived as medical department meddling in his use of players.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The time when Kampuchea was a large empire with territories encompassing part of Thailand, Laos, and what is now South Vietnam.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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