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encapsulate

[en-kap-suh-leyt, -syoo-] / ɛnˈkæp səˌleɪt, -sjʊ- /




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How do you choose just 30 artifacts from millions to encapsulate 250 years of American history?

From Barron's May 29, 2026

Below are five bits that encapsulate his run as one of late-night’s most self-deprecating hosts.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Either in the colours of Manchester United or Northern Ireland, the highlights of his career encapsulate why many who saw him still argue he was the best player ever.

From BBC May 19, 2026

"We believe that this method can be used to encapsulate various aqueous extracts," said Piskunov.

From Science Daily Jan. 17, 2026

We owe to him indispensable phrases which encapsulate powerful arguments, such as ‘unintended consequence’ and ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’; one of his phrases, ‘role model’, has moved out of the university into daily speech.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Robinson explains what Ron’s feeling in that moment in a way that perfectly encapsulates what it’s like watching “The Chair Company”: “He’s happy, scared and exhilarated.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

In Dongguan, the life of Henry Wang encapsulates China’s rise.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

In that way, the pool encapsulates this much bigger, more abstract issue in something readers can easily envision.

From Slate Jun. 4, 2026

One pattern encapsulates the monotony of prison life, while another represents the rooftops she could see on her twice daily 10-minute walks while inside.

From BBC May 30, 2026

Its outer walls are made entirely of rounded glass, but a circular tube of dark metal encapsulates the glass walls.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Technicians will then connect the encapsulated observatory to the rocket.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Even with all the fanfare, the man giving out raffle tickets at the front entrance encapsulated it perfectly.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

That sentence perfectly encapsulated Freedom to Marry’s “road map to victory” strategy, which had aimed at changing hearts and minds in order to deliver the change in law and politics needed.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

It was a point that encapsulated Jannik Sinner's journey to a second Wimbledon title.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

The disagreement, which has ramifying political implications, is encapsulated by Amazonia, the subject to which I will now turn.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Like most of música mexicana, it, too, is evolving, both in sound and lyricism, encapsulating today’s complex dating culture.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

But they did produce fascinating scenes reminiscent of a bygone era, encapsulating the essence and charm of the FA Cup's history.

From BBC Feb. 15, 2026

Tesla, a notoriously volatile stock, has moved an average of about 6% up or down the week encapsulating the prior four quarterly reports, in line with history.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

“Because we’re simply drying, densifying, and encapsulating, it doesn’t need to be a particular ash content or heating level or anything like that.”

From Salon Jul. 18, 2024

One argument, "Don't programmers deserve a reward for their creativity," earned a response encapsulating Stallman's anger over the recent Gosling Emacs episode: "If anything deserves a reward, it is social contribution," Stallman wrote.

From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Sam Williams




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