surrounded

Example Sentences

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“I’m leaving here even more concerned than I was when I arrived,” Padilla said, as the detention facility, surrounded by barbed wire, loomed behind him.

From Los Angeles Times

The gas giant WASP-121b is surrounded by not one, but two enormous streams of helium that stretch across more than half of its orbit.

From Science Daily

Eala was rushed from the court afterwards surrounded by as many as a dozen security guards.

From Barron's

The centenarian enjoyed her birthday surrounded by friends and family at the home, with a special cake prepared by the sous chef, Kieran Lister.

From BBC

As we talked, surrounded by tough-looking men in leather jackets, boots and jeans, I attempted to crack a joke that fell flat.

From BBC