- present participle of surround.
surrounding
Example Sentences
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The group discovered lymphatic vessels in the dura mater, the protective outer layer of tissue surrounding the brain just beneath the skull.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's performance at Manchester United on Sunday.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Ahead of Sheeran’s first concert since the scrutiny surrounding Macklemore’s performance, read on for what preceded the fallout of Sheeran’s Loop tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
"People like me have been expecting this for a long time," the 62-year-old told AFP on Tuesday, saying security discussions surrounding AI have not been adequately robust.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Luckily, Mr. Gorringe has guards surrounding Cleopatra’s Needle day and night.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
