engulf

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Unlike some immune cells, macrophages can directly engulf cancer cells.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area stretching from Texas and the Great Plains region to the mid-Atlantic and northeastern states.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

At a time when absolutist regimes ruled most of the globe and threatened to engulf the rest, “Common Sense” called for popular governments with frequent elections to assure “their fidelity to the Public will.”

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Such wildfires are increasing in frequency and scope, and release heavy metals and other toxins into the air as they engulf homes and cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

When the elevator doors open, Venia, Flavius, and Octavia engulf me, talking so quickly and ecstatically I can't make out their words.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins