A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
communication satellites encircling the earth
Recent Examples on the WebListeners are encircled in rich and richly present sound — and, woe to the jet-lagged, tucked into dangerously comfortable seats (designed by the German automaker Recaro).—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 As Negrete looks the man over, crowds of people encircle the tent, craning to see the day’s injured.—Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024 The elastic bands of the sheet should now be encircling your hand.—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2024 Out back, the park-like grounds encircle an outdoor fireplace flanked by its own lounge area, and there are multiple spaces dedicated to al fresco dining or sunbathing.—James McClain, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024 It’s encircled by a Wall of Honor that lists all 209,145 troops and their regiments.—Donna M. Owens, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024 The painting is about 24 inches by 30 inches and is encircled by a gold-colored frame, according to Englewood police on Facebook.—Michael Braithwaite, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2024 Owens Lake evaporated into a brine pool encircled by vast salt flats after its inflows were diverted to Los Angeles in 1913.—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024 Shelling of Gaza shelter kills 9, wounds scores of Palestinians
Israeli ground forces have encircled the southern city of Khan Younis, Gaza’s second largest, the military said Wednesday.—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
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