noun as in strong fondness

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encirclement, surrounding, encasement

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Example:The city fell victim to a prolonged encirclement by enemy forces.

Definition:The act of surrounding or encircling, often used in military or security contexts.

From encirclement

Example:The encincture of the city was done with heavy artillery just before the siege began.

Definition:The act of encircling something; to be on all sides of it.

From surrounding

Example:The monument is encased in a clear glass dome for protection.

Definition:The act of enclosing or confining within a case or shell.

From encasement