ensconced
Example Sentences
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Routinely forgetting to drop the bat would be a bizarre mistake for any teenage baseball phenom who spent his youth ensconced in the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Now they’re ensconced in Scotland, where he has been an architect and she an English teacher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
In her studio, multiple towering sculptures are ensconced in cardboard and bubble wrap, while others — works in progress — sit on plinths, lean against walls, or hang from the ceiling.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
On 2 June 2010, with Emma ensconced in his car, Terry was heading into Whitehaven when he saw his friend's Citroen Picasso approaching.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025
Asha was ensconced at his right hand, in the place of honor.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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