surroundings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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These animals use such changes to blend into their surroundings or communicate with one another.
From Science Daily
“It’s not just about emissions,” Villaverde said, it’s also about getting people reacquainted with their surroundings as they do their part in reducing pollution.
From Los Angeles Times
The lilting score behind Ted’s speech softly casts a gentle aura around him in contrast to his rowdy surroundings.
From Salon
Like many marine animals, Kemp's ridley sea turtles depend on sound to interact with their surroundings.
From Science Daily
But there was a grim menace out here, not only in the master’s manner but in the desolation of our surroundings.
From Literature
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