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Examples of encircle in a Sentence
A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
communication satellites encircling the earth
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The custom Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, crafted specifically for St. Vincent utilized 14 karat yellow gold with a striking yellow beryl center stone, encircled by a medley of sapphires, emeralds, and amethysts.
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Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 June 2024
Her blue eyes shone from her taut face, all encircled by a bird’s nest of frizzy gray hair.
—Elizabeth M. Lynch, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2024
The lake has a boat ramp on the north side, and the road encircles the water, granting access to the entire shoreline.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024
The Chinese military has increased the frequency, intensity, and duration of live-fire drills that temporarily establish sea and air control in the waters and airspace surrounding Taiwan, effectively encircling the island.
—Isaac Kardon, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2024
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Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 June 2024
Her blue eyes shone from her taut face, all encircled by a bird’s nest of frizzy gray hair.
—Elizabeth M. Lynch, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2024
The lake has a boat ramp on the north side, and the road encircles the water, granting access to the entire shoreline.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024
The Chinese military has increased the frequency, intensity, and duration of live-fire drills that temporarily establish sea and air control in the waters and airspace surrounding Taiwan, effectively encircling the island.
—Isaac Kardon, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2024
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“Encircle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encircle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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encircle
verb
en·cir·cle
in-ˈsər-kəl 
1
: to form a circle around : surround
2
: to go completely around
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