surroundings

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Jalal Haidar, a Lebanese-American who took over as the airport's chief operating officer two months ago, also expressed full confidence in the airport, its surroundings and the airspace.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Donovan has taken full advantage of the home’s surroundings, regularly sharing videos of the garden on his Instagram account, including a January 2023 clip of a flock of robins visiting a birdbath on the grounds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Peanut cannot smell, but caregivers say that limitation does not appear to be stopping him from adjusting to his new surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Octopuses and cuttlefish are famous for their ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

And whether from the fact of sleeping in new surroundings, or from the loss we had sustained, I was unable to sleep again.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya