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                    as in to surround
                                                
              
          
                                                      to form a circle around                                       
              
                             a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town                         
                
                                                                                                                                
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                    as in to include
                                                
              
          
                                                      to have as part of a whole                                       
              
                             textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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                    as in to wrap
                                                
              
          
                                                      to surround or cover closely                                       
              
                             a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                          
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