encircle
verb (used with object)
to form a circle around; surround; encompass.
had encircled
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past perfectof encircle.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The United Nations last month said the RSF had encircled the city and warned an attack would have “devastating consequences” on its 800,000 people.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024
Its walls had encircled everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Pope John Paul II. Nelson Mandela had spoken there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
Before confining Álvarez, police had encircled a priest in Sebaco, also part of the Matagalpa diocese, for several days before eventually allowing him to leave.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 13, 2022
Labour councillor Reginald Popoola said people had "encircled the van peacefully", but claimed some people were shoved during the demonstration.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2022
But she found herself reminded, again and again, of the pale, long-lashed eyes that had looked up at her briefly, and of the small fingers that had encircled her thumb.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
