surrounded
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Then Golding wrote, “Softly, surrounded by a fringe of inquisitive bright creatures, itself a silver shape beneath the steadfast constellations, Simon’s dead body moved out towards the open sea.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Protagonist Clark loses himself in it, transforming into an unapologetic narcissist surrounded only by facile representations of humanity.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
He lived in a 4,100-square-foot brick home surrounded by a manicured lawn, with gold-framed photos from his recent wedding in the entryway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The first step is to make sure you're surrounded by people you're comfortable with.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Though he was sure the Red Woods weren’t surrounded by skyscrapers the way he was.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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