encompass in

encompass (someone or something) in (something)

To include or contain someone or something in something. Do you plan to encompass current residents in this rate hike? A: "Do you think Mrs. Miller plans to encompass everyone in this punishment?" B: "Probably, if she doesn't know who the actual culprit is." No, we've encompassed part-time employees in this year's raise, don't worry.

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encompass someone or something (with)in something

to surround or include someone or something within the domain or span of something. We encompassed the group within our administrative area. They could not encompass our neighborhood in the new school district.

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