surrounding

Example Sentences

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Mayor Panagiotis Plakentas fears what will happen to the town of Ptolemaida and the surrounding region when the last of the brown coal power plants in northern Greece close next year.

From Barron's

They shine so intensely because they are powered by supermassive black holes pulling in surrounding matter.

From Science Daily

Many of these families are victims of the earthquake which badly damaged Mandalay and surrounding areas in March, and are hoping for a handout.

From BBC

Some individuals depend heavily on surrounding visuals and sounds to guide their choices, while others rely on them far less.

From Science Daily

County Department of Public Works, city officials said, which is intended to prevent potential flooding in the surrounding area.

From Los Angeles Times