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surround

[suh-round] / səˈraʊnd /


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But you don’t need to be from Mexico to understand the significance, reverence, and trepidation that surround this hulking pile nicknamed El Coloso de Santa Úrsula.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In one corner, you can spot the Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios, and the San Gabriel Mountains surround its lookout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Sculptural, light-filled, and profoundly livable, this architectural gem stands as a testament to Brouse’s signature vision a residence that celebrates artistry, space, and the boundless beauty of the hills that surround it,” it crowed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The Duke researchers focused on satellite glial cells, which surround and support sensory neurons.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

This place feels like the eerie, abandoned suburban neighborhoods that surround nuclear power plant leaks.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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