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surrounding

[suh-roun-ding] / səˈraʊn dɪŋ /


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The controversies surrounding him could help Collins, who has a track record as a political survivor, Brewer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They warn it could sink prosperity in Switzerland, where large swathes of the economy -- from medical research to construction to healthcare -- depend heavily on foreign labour, primarily from the surrounding EU.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It failed to advance, and Leber withdrew his name as a co-sponsor amid a controversy surrounding it in 2023.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Some economists say the weakness could persist due to uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The subject has the ability to completely take on a surrounding environment, becoming practically invisible.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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