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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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Still, the Vogue World: Paris runway encircled the Colonne Vendôme—a truly spectacular setting for the show, and all in a day’s work for Dame Pat McGrath and her make-up team, who conjured up statement eye looks for 200-plus models and muses that shimmered in the evening light at golden hour.
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Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Related article China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’
Taiwan’s coast guard, with only 10 ocean-going ships and about 160 smaller ones, lacks the numbers to push back a quarantine effort, the report says.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 21 June 2024
Inspired by Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room, the characters initially existed in framed portraits on the walls encircling the main dining area.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
While no one was injured during the bear's visit, Magic Kingdom closed several attractions as a precaution for guests, including legendary rides like Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the train ride encircling the park.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 12 June 2024
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Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Related article China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’
Taiwan’s coast guard, with only 10 ocean-going ships and about 160 smaller ones, lacks the numbers to push back a quarantine effort, the report says.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 21 June 2024
Inspired by Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room, the characters initially existed in framed portraits on the walls encircling the main dining area.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
While no one was injured during the bear's visit, Magic Kingdom closed several attractions as a precaution for guests, including legendary rides like Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the train ride encircling the park.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 12 June 2024
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“Encircle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encircle. Accessed 14 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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