is surrounding
- present progressive of surround (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Compensating for his inexperience, he is surrounding himself with seasoned aides recruited from past mayoral administrations and former US president Joe Biden's government.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
More turmoil is surrounding Elon Musk and Twitter, as high-profile staff quit and the rules about verified accounts keep changing.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2022
You forget about what is surrounding you, which is a group of people doing their best.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2022
“More important is surrounding yourself with people who have experience. The single most important asset is a core understanding of the responsibility of the profession.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2022
Booth doesn’t realize the Garrett brothers are outside guarding the barn, nor does he know that the cavalry is surrounding the place.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
