surrounding state

collocation in English

meaningsofsurroundingandstate

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surrounding
adjective[before noun]
uk
/səˈraʊn.dɪŋ/us
/səˈraʊn.dɪŋ/
that is everywhere ...
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state
noun
uk
/steɪt/us
/steɪt/
a condition or way of being that exists at a ...
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(Definition ofsurroundingandstatefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The next three articles under discussion here add significantly in their very individual way to our understanding of the intricate mechanics of power and authority within town andsurroundingstate.
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Although there is ample room for hunting, it is restricted to designated areas of the park andsurroundingstateforest.
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The park contains a small lake withsurroundingstateforest, a campground, and cabins.
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This trail is about long and meanders its way through thesurroundingstateforests.
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These are not provided by their own government, as they are isolated from it by a strip of foreign land; nor are they provided by thesurroundingstate.
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As of 2009 thesurroundingstateforest is dominated by mixed oak forests, along with hardwoods such as ash, beech, birch, cherry, and maple, as well as hemlock and pine.
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It is certainly a more sensible solution than the policies pursued by many of the surrounding states.
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The regional capitol is the third level of territorial management, and influences its state and its surrounding states.
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The reform activity provoked hostile reaction and eventually military response on the part of the surrounding states.
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By remaining in a reserve and in isolation, they can preserve their cultures intact as long as they choose and the surrounding states protect them.
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The lakes both attract boaters and water skiers from several surrounding states.
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The main differences are the religion, the existence of magic as a usable force, and some details of the history of surrounding states.
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Nearby hospitals and surrounding states also offered to aid in the rescue process.
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The mine owners recruited from surrounding states, telling the potential miners that there was no strike.
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Wilder invented many hydraulic machines that he patented, and he sold equipment, building mills and hydraulic works in many of the surrounding states.
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From then until the early 16th century the abbey was caught up in continuing political disruption between the surrounding states and great families.
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The band is made up of members from throughout the state as well as surrounding states.
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Surrounding states were also affected to a lesser extent.
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