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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals
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Recent Examples of encompass
His list is long with films that have grossed billions of dollars and encompass Hollywood’s biggest stars and filmmakers spread across titles like 12 Monkeys, American Hustle, Three Kings, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Man of Steel and other DC blockbusters.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Humanitarian supply chain management encompasses all activities related to the preparation and management of the relief goods and services needed in crisis situations such as natural disasters or conflicts.
—Sin To, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But even as Riyadh’s geographic boundary has swelled to encompass Diriyah, the two cities remain distinct entities.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The traditional lands of the Lenape, or People, encompassed modern-day New York City and much of southern New York state, eastern Pennsylvania, a sliver of the Delaware River and the entire state of New Jersey.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Humanitarian supply chain management encompasses all activities related to the preparation and management of the relief goods and services needed in crisis situations such as natural disasters or conflicts.
—Sin To, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But even as Riyadh’s geographic boundary has swelled to encompass Diriyah, the two cities remain distinct entities.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The traditional lands of the Lenape, or People, encompassed modern-day New York City and much of southern New York state, eastern Pennsylvania, a sliver of the Delaware River and the entire state of New Jersey.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Restaurants and bars are a hit with locals and guests alike, making the lobby feel like a true living room to the surrounding Salamanca district.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Local human rights groups have said more than 100 people, the majority between 60 and 80 years old including Vodou religious leaders, were killed on Friday and Saturday in the community of Cité-Soleil by a gang leader seeking to avenge his son's death.EVENS SANON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Peacock Peacock is home to all things NBC, including Saturday Night’s Main Event.Claire Franken, TVLine, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sydney Sweeney wrapped her forthcoming film just in time for Christmas.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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The outlet also confirms that Criminal Minds wrapped filming on season 18 earlier this week.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, despite being the architects of Assad's downfall, HTS's ability to govern over Syria, filled with opposition factions and encircled by expansionist foreign powers, is far from assured.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Another scene involves a Ukrainian drone unit defending another village, mostly without infantry support, encircled by Russian troops.Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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This will have a profound impact on the region and beyond, with almost all the major global powers involved in Syria's ongoing war including the U.S. Syria's allies Russia, Iran and Hezbollah have been weakened and distracted by their own conflicts, leaving Assad with little protection.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two others involved in the scheme, one living in Nebraska, and the other in California, were sentenced to roughly two years in prison for their roles.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Motorists may be driving on dry roads with clear visibility one moment and then be enveloped in a wall of snow the next, struggling to see and maintain control.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hint #2: The answer contains two vowels, one of which functions as a consonant in a different word structure.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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What are symptoms? Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a common sickness caused by swallowing food or liquids that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites, and sometimes even chemicals.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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In two hours, the duo planted seeds for 17 oak trees, enclosed them in mesh chicken wire to deter hungry fauna and tagged each one.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The hard shell of the nautilus encloses a series of chambers.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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