surrounding
Example Sentences
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It took a moment for Danny and Glory to adjust to their new surroundings as the portal closed behind them.
From Literature
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“I urge the public to remain aware of their surroundings when conducting banking business. Trust your instincts — if you believe something appears suspicious, report it immediately.”
From Los Angeles Times
"The interest of my people, and the interest of my country, comes first," he said, but adding that Bangladesh nevertheless wanted "at least a neighbourly relationship" with the countries surrounding it.
From Barron's
When he’s not training, eating or sleeping, he’s golfing, hitting up the national parks and taking advantage of his surroundings in Utah.
“Water prevails not by force, but by cooling, surrounding and redirecting.”
From Los Angeles Times
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