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as in surrounded
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as in preserved
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For a romantic base, book the standalone seafront suite at the boutique Hotel Ilio, set above Sant'Andrea Beach and surrounded by gardens.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026 -
It’s mostly surrounded by embassies and law firms, not cafés or galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And although the new addition containing the guest rooms sticks out quite a bit, the original brick structures have been carefully preserved.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Representatives from hostile states like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are circumscribed in their movements, typically limited to a small radius around their official posts—an embassy, a consulate, a permanent mission to the UN.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, the area in the Pentagon where reporters were allowed was circumscribed to a single corridor outside the press room – even though the public affairs officers who worked most closely with reporters were in an office on the other side of the 6½-million-square-foot building.—
Kathy Kiely,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kozai’s sanctuary that features several seating options started as an open pergola purchased from Costco that Hildenbrand partially enclosed on three sides to give the items inside protection from the elements, Kozai said.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Keep your hands free and available to carry other essentials with this genius pet backpack that's secure, enclosed and sure to keep your pets feeling safe—even in times of crisis.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Rooms located between passenger decks are buffered from the noise of public spaces.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Consumers’ coffers have been buffered by larger tax refunds, wage gains (although slowing), and wealth boosts (particularly for upper-income consumers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The lawsuits were filed after West Suburban abruptly closed in late March, with the owner of the hospital operating company citing problems with the billing system that had left the hospital severely short on cash.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Houlihan’s closed in late 2019, with its Leawood spot recently following suit.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Starting in 1946, however, the Queen Mother opted to wear a large pearl ring instead, also encircled by diamonds.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Police then encircled the shooter, who used one more bullet on himself.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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“Walled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walled. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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