surrounding

Example Sentences

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But when the conflict began in late February, shipping was suspended, leaving about 200 vessels stranded in the surrounding waters according to Lloyd's List.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s the suburbs surrounding the old industrial hub of Hartford, Conn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Curiously, the roof and surrounding yard were filled with scientific equipment.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti