surrounded
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I grew up in one of the most left-liberal corners of America, surrounded by educated adults who supported the civil rights movement, opposed the Vietnam War, hated Richard Nixon and loved Israel.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
Residents of a north London tower block said they are living a "nightmare", with intruders accessing the scaffolding that has surrounded their homes for the past six years.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
It’s hard to remain cynical when you’re surrounded by physical evidence of the vast nature of the universe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
AFP saw pushing and shoving between front-row protesters and officers trying to keep the surging crowd away from Jakarta's central Bundaran HI public square, which is surrounded by businesses and embassies.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
In another she was surrounded by her aunties.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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