surrounding

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However, the apocalyptic beliefs surrounding these books are far more recent.

From Salon

Apart from climate concerns, strikes on energy infrastructure, oil tankers and military targets pollute the surrounding air and water and spread highly toxic chemicals far and wide, experts say.

From Barron's

In the areas surrounding the San Gabriel Mountains, bear sightings are especially frequent.

From Los Angeles Times

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin after mould accidentally contaminated a laboratory dish and killed surrounding bacteria.

From Science Daily

Shareholders are now left to wonder what kind of vision the next chief executive will have as the company stands in the center of the debate surrounding how AI will impact the future of software.

From Barron's