Example Sentences

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"It's incredibly sad but at times, also humorous. I couldn't think of a more extreme example of someone whose life over the last 40 years has encompassed incredible upset, tragedy and emotion."

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

The game Saturday afternoon will cap the team’s sold-out “world tour” for the 2023 season, which has encompassed more than 80 games in 33 minor-league ballparks across 21 states, stretching from Maine to California.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

But the six-week trial has encompassed testimony about a vast array of alleged incidents from Mr. Depp and Ms. Heard’s marriage.

From New York Times • May 27, 2022

Her effort, which goes far beyond the fundraising and endorsement speeches in which prospective presidential candidates typically engage, has encompassed work in all 50 states and close coordination with more than 150 campaigns.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2018

Should you compare the beginning of the Cause with its position today, you would see what a quick influence the Word of God has, and now the Cause of God has encompassed the world....

From Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era by Esslemont, J. E. (John Ebenezer)