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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
Roku devices, featuring the Roku Experience, form the foundation of Roku’s platform business, which encompasses advertising and subscriptions.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Single-family homes are exempt from the regulations unless a development encompasses five or more homes or includes a commercial element, Corcoran said.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
That encompasses people who also collect pensions from state and federal jobs that aren't covered by Social Security, including teachers, police officers and U.S. postal workers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The criticism is vicious and seemingly all encompassing, covering everything from rude drivers and smelly buses to delays and abandonments.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Single-family homes are exempt from the regulations unless a development encompasses five or more homes or includes a commercial element, Corcoran said.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
That encompasses people who also collect pensions from state and federal jobs that aren't covered by Social Security, including teachers, police officers and U.S. postal workers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The criticism is vicious and seemingly all encompassing, covering everything from rude drivers and smelly buses to delays and abandonments.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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While there are an array of bright spots in the category, experts predict major challenges, particularly in terms of insurance coverage and the conversation surrounding the drugs.Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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What to Know The order stems from an open records case in which Judicial Watch asked Willis' office to hand over any documents that would show potential communications with Special Counsel , who has led a separate probe into Trump's actions surrounding the 2020 election.Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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With high-profile recipients including President Ronald Reagan and Oprah Winfrey, the award has helped keep Alger’s name in the national consciousness.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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That includes 2021 or newer Galaxy Books, and Galaxy smartphones and tablets running One UI 5.1 or later.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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If storing leftovers, wrap the focaccia loosely in foil, keep it at room temperature, and reheat -- just long enough to re-crisp the crust, say 5 minutes at 350 degrees -- before serving. Notes: Can substitute active dry yeast.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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His woven serpent wraps around the store’s central atrium from the main floor, with the tree of life sprouting under and rising to the ceiling.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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The jersey features Team Vitality’s bee logo, placed within the Eiffel Tower and encircled by a globe–symbolizing the team’s Parisian origins, plus its wider fanbase around the world.Matt Gardner, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Steve Gosney, a Daytona Beach public defender, moved his family to Miami to start a job training new prosecutors and helping shore up some of the ethical issues that have encircled the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office this year.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the procedure involves removing silicone or saline implants.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Treatment often involves antibiotics and supportive care.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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During months of protests following the police killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020, flames never enveloped the city’s skyline.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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With rumors swirling of some sort of controversy enveloping the film about the controversial Assange, Jarecki spoke out today on the highly unusual circumstances of a film being removed from the program.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Further north, the Lidia Fire was first reported Wednesday, burned 395 acres and was 75% contained as of Friday, according to Cal Fire.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters are still battling to contain the fire that broke out near Pasadena, destroying at least 7,000 homes and other structures and laying waste to entire neighborhoods.CHRISTOPHER WEBER, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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SpaceX is also recovering and reusing payload fairings, the shell that encloses satellite payloads during their initial climb through the atmosphere.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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There’s even a circle that encloses on the map similar to a battle royale game, though this is not a competitive PvE title.Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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