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encompassing

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  1. To form a circle around; to encircle.
  2. To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
  3. To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.“This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.”
  4. To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.“Drake encompassed the globe.”

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