surroundings

Example Sentences

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Every time I jumped onto the platform I felt exposed, vulnerable in my new surroundings, but reassured by the knowledge that the sway and warmth of community awaited on the next train.

From The Wall Street Journal

In short, they’re as suited to their surroundings as an order of wings at a sports bar: They fit, but it wouldn’t be hard to imagine enjoying them in dozens of other places.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's part of who I am, and the surroundings I am in.

From Salon

Moore - a former European light-middleweight champion - says a return to familiar surroundings is just what Joshua needs to get his career back on track.

From BBC

Placing an old piece in new surroundings can make you think about it in a fresh way.

From New York Times