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surround

[suh-round] / səˈraʊnd /


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“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

Eddie Howe, rightly, will be at the helm to turn things around in what looks like a transitional summer as Anthony Gordon looks set to leave and speculation continues to surround Sandro Tonali.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

“My freedom,” he insisted, “will be so much the greater and more meaningful . . . the more I surround myself with obstacles.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“All those estrellas that will surround us out there, those are our dead ancestors. They will whisper messages in our ears.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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