- present participle of surround.
surrounding
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“We recognize the disappointment and uncertainty surrounding the future of the facility,” Stellantis Canada Chief Executive Trevor Longley said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Now, with the broader stock market climbing, despite the shock surrounding the leader of the AI trade, investors appear to be increasing their bets beyond a single story.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
In other words, the carbon may have survived because of its own chemical durability, protection provided by surrounding minerals, or a combination of the two.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
The rumbling noise continued, surrounding him, coming from every direction at once.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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