surrounding

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Alcatraz, which opened as a federal penitentiary in 1934, was once considered among the most secure prisons in the United States due to its isolated island location and the strong currents surrounding it.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But as he carefully removed surrounding material, something unusual appeared.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The firm's Steve Benton said: "Water is now returning to the 5,850 properties affected by the burst in Pembury, Matfield, Brenchley, Horsmonden and the surrounding areas."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Our investigation revealed that Davis was heavily involved in the decision making process surrounding the allocations of these funds from the very beginning”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

And the smell went out and out into the surrounding forest, and drawn by the smell, the eagles came back, started trying to steal it from the sled dogs.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen