Debates have surrounded the appropriate size and role of the federal government since the founding of the country.

The city of Jerusalem has been surrounded by walls for its defense since ancient times.

In spite of being surrounded by crude people since childhood, she is good-natured and sensitive.

So Memel was chosen: a short front which had been practically surrounded since the autumn.

Doubts had surrounded much of the evidence ever since American inspectors arrived in Iraq.

We have depended upon the shell, and all the traditions that have surrounded it since the days of the Ancients.

A number of urban legends have surrounded the bridge since its construction.

Controversy has surrounded the relationship between central and local government since 1979.

Poland also wanted this treaty to end the ambiguity that had surrounded the border issue since 1945.

Turmoil has surrounded these franchises since the turn of the century.