- 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
His duties have included oversight of its metaverse operations, encompassing virtual and augmented reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Sometimes too you will see the term Phanerozoic used to describe the span encompassing the Cenozoic, Mesozoic, and Paleozoic eras.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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