compassed

"My uncle ran in the city marathon last weekend. "

"The student accomplished the difficult math problem. "

"It is entirely up to you where we go, as I’ll be happy with anywhere."

"The climbers used a different traverse to descend the mountain, avoiding the steep, dangerous route they had taken up. "

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

"The school's playground had a sturdy metal surround to keep children safe. "

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"The children encircle their teacher at story time. "

"The long wait at the bus stop disgruntled the students, making them impatient and annoyed. "