surroundings

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Dr. Prabu said these observations reveal how much of the energy generated near a black hole is transferred into its surroundings, influencing the environment around it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

According to the nonprofit Owl Research Institute, this stage is known as fledgling, when young birds leave the nest before they are fully capable of flight and begin exploring their surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Through electromagnetic or acoustic waves, they can interact with their surroundings at multiple locations at the same time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Inside, they found lavish surroundings, wedding-banquet style spreads of biryani, kebabs and gulab jamun, along with gourmet coffee blended from Brazilian and Ethiopian beans.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Val looked around her cautiously, taking in her surroundings.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda