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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are surrounding" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is encircling or enclosing another object or area.
Example: "The tall buildings are surrounding the small park, creating a cozy atmosphere."
Alternatives: "are encircling" or "are enclosing".
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are surrounding
verb
To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
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The Israelis are surrounding the building on all sides.
Players from both teams are surrounding him, begging to continue.
"The army is ahead of me and they are surrounding me from behind".
The fielders are surrounding new batsman Malik and unsurprisingly Shane Warne approves of this aggressive captaincy.
Now both are surrounding the Mets, but Randolph will not change.
The top clubs of Europe are surrounding Sporting Lisbon's defensive midfielder.
2.11pm BST The police are surrounding a house in Watertown, and have an armoured car there.
"Many troops from the national police are surrounding the area where they probably are".
Armed police are surrounding the premises while the frightened hostages ran out through a back door.
The capital is shared by the sects, as are surrounding areas.
Rumours are surrounding real estate companies as being the next to go cap in hand to investors".
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