As a species with a range encompassing dozens of coastal countries around the world, the leatherback turtle has been subject to differing country-specific laws regarding its conservation.

In the late 1990's, the Justice Department began a broad investigation of payola that eventually encompassed dozens of Latin and urban-music radio stations across the nation.

It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and employs thousands of people worldwide.

The festival encompassed dozens of performances and exhibitions that celebrated black cultural contributions.

Mr. Cullen pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, and the investigation eventually encompassed dozens of arrests in an intricate network of smugglers around the globe.

These events are widely recognized as the largest Homecoming celebration in the country, which has grown to encompass dozens of events and community activities throughout the fall semester.

These archives were vast, containing the collected knowledge of whole civilizations that had encompassed dozens of worlds and endured for dozens of centuries, if not more.

The latest infestation caused a public outcry when the state repeatedly sent helicopters to spray the pesticide malathion in a 500-square-mile area encompassing dozens of communities.

In particular, the later books have multiple plotlines encompassing dozens of distinctive characters and locations.

While Homestar and Strong Bad are the main characters, the site has grown to encompass dozens of other characters over the years.