- present participle of encompass.
encompassing
Example Sentences
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The property is surrounded by lush landscaping and features sophisticated stone flooring encompassing the pool.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Al Muratsuchi, 61, represents the 66th Assembly District, encompassing parts of the South Bay, and has been the chair of the state Assembly education committee.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
While these cases consume a lot of resources and are not nearly as encompassing as preclearance was, they have been effective.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
Her death marks the end of an era in Bollywood music - with her career spanning more than eight decades and encompassing more than 12,000 songs.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Th e sound of the chenda mushroomed over the temple, accentuating the silence of the encompassing night.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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