surrounding

Example Sentences

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Along the lake, people enjoy walking the surrounding grassy pathway and fishing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Listening to Fifa president Gianni Infantino and you would think the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup in recent days had been insignificant.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

When they escape from their captor, Jack is overwhelmed by the vastness and unfamiliarity of the milieu surrounding him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Uncertainty surrounding developments in the Iran war has failed to provide a lift to prices for gold, which has often been seen as a safe-haven investment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Allun waved an arm at the surrounding trees.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda