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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
Two candidates are vying to represent District 2, a single-member district that encompasses Southeast Austin, and six people are jockeying for the District 8 seat, an at-large seat that represents the entire district.
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Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The brand has expanded upon its multiyear partnership with McLaren this year to encompass its Formula E and esports divisions — driving an increase of 985 percent engagement for the brand’s social media in comparison to its yearly average.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The bulk of Nvidia’s revenue comes from its data center business that encompasses sales of the components used to power AI products.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Permits to cut in the White River National Forest, which encompasses a wide swath along Interstate 70 from Summit County to Glenwood Springs, including Summit, Eagle, Pitkin and Garfield Counties, also are available through recreation.gov.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The brand has expanded upon its multiyear partnership with McLaren this year to encompass its Formula E and esports divisions — driving an increase of 985 percent engagement for the brand’s social media in comparison to its yearly average.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The bulk of Nvidia’s revenue comes from its data center business that encompasses sales of the components used to power AI products.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Permits to cut in the White River National Forest, which encompasses a wide swath along Interstate 70 from Summit County to Glenwood Springs, including Summit, Eagle, Pitkin and Garfield Counties, also are available through recreation.gov.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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When the historic Chichele Presidential Lodge reopens in South Luangwa National Park after a refurbishment in March 2025, guests staying in each of the 10 suites will have endless views of the surrounding plains.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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The dress included a high neckline and slightly elevated shoulders.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The roster includes Alex Cooper, Alix Earle, Charli D’Amelio, Jake Shane, Kai Cenat and Emma Chamberlain.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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But the increasingly popular payment plan is wrapped in potential risks especially for some financially fragile consumers — complex rules, higher-than-expected interest rates in some cases, late fees and more.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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That can be done by wrapping the pipes in bath towels or using a space heater to heat up the area where the pipes are located.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sprawling cities in the South and Southwest emerged seemingly overnight, while new suburbs encircled older metropolises in the North.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Since the stinging defeat in the courts, at which details emerged of government security forces downplaying the Bundys’ legitimate concern for their own safety when federal sniper units encircled the family, Washington and its agencies let the Bundys graze at will and without charge.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Given that many data breaches involve some combination of password compromise, phishing and a lack of robust data encryption, the notion of moving to a suite of productivity tools that are guided by privacy and security principles isn’t to be overlooked.Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Perfect for a late night or a secret daytime escape, mischief has no bounds when you’re enveloped in this racy aroma.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Larger starter kits frequently contain parts for related projects, and buying one can often be easier than compiling an extensive shopping list.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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The mines are contained in a $275 million package of new military assistance announced by the Biden administration Wednesday.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pictures show the shrine enclosed in a golden cage adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions beside an old stone mosque crowned by a minaret that overlooked the village.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Saturday November 9 is the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989 to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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