- present participle of wrap.
wrapping
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The demonstration came as the first round of US-backed talks between Venezuela's interim government and parts of the opposition was wrapping up.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He is wrapping up his final months as governor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Since wrapping Season 3 last fall, Mitchell has stayed busy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The problem was the launch of the z17 mainframe program, which the company expected to be wrapping up during the second quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The moment her eyes flicked to him, she was out of her seat and wrapping him in a hug.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
While many are created in floral designs, or a mix of flowers and money with elegant wrappings, they can also be part of cake designs or be given in gift boxes.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
“It is very dirty now. People throw tins and wrappings after eating food. Who is going to pick them up now?”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
Some of the bowls still had stains on the outside from spills and dripping mummy wrappings.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 1, 2023
So indeed, Miss Manners would consider festive wrappings out of place.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2022
He dug their shoes out of the cart and sat down and began to take the wrappings off the boy’s feet.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
