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

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

“These factors allowed Israel to construct a precise target bank encompassing both field commanders and high-ranking leadership figures,” Shehadeh said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

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