surround

Example Sentences

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A massive search operation has involved both the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI, who have been combing through Guthrie's home and the surrounding areas.

From BBC

When the atoms are cold, the surrounding system operates at room temperature, which eliminates the need for bulky cryogenic cooling chambers.

From Barron's

In the months surrounding those actions, the three companies collectively dropped more than $40 billion in market value.

From Barron's

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died aged 84 on Tuesday morning surrounded by relatives, according to a statement released by his family.

From BBC

Aerial images broadcast by local media showed protesters filling a main square and several surrounding streets.

From Barron's