surrounding
Example Sentences
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In addition to infrastructure investments in the surrounding roads, the Bears are at risk if they do not know their tax bill.
So, experts say it’s a good idea to pay close attention to your surroundings when out hiking.
From Los Angeles Times
Octopuses and cuttlefish are famous for their ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.
From Science Daily
The US could use elements of the 82nd Airborne Division - which were deployed to the Middle East - to secure the areas surrounding Isfahan and Natanz.
From BBC
The Army is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the mission, Spokesman Maj Montrell Russell told the BBC in a statement, including whether the crews complied with federal flying regulations and aviation safety protocols.
From BBC
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