surround
verb (used with object)
to enclose on all sides; encompass.
was surrounding
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past progressiveof surround.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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There’s a noticeable surround effect — it did feel like my music was surrounding me — and everything’s adjustable in the Dolby Access app.
From The Verge ● Aug. 15, 2022
“Not in a bad way, but because there is no way to even imagine the amount of love, joy and happiness that was surrounding us.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
Perhaps the biggest aspect was surrounding their expected payroll budget for the 2022 season.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2021
Another key to Havertz's success at Leverkusen was surrounding him with quick wide players.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2020
A block away, every emergency vehicle in St. Louis was surrounding the Arch.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
