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envelope

[en-vuh-lohp, ahn-] / ˈɛn vəˌloʊp, ˈɑn- /


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Leaving the crunchy, ragged edges on the paper, we stuffed our notice of intent into an envelope.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

The number hidden in the envelope was the key that would finally unscramble his experimental data and reveal what his team had measured.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Samsung, with display and semiconductor divisions, often pushes the envelope on technical achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Roberts sent the envelope that contained the threatening letter for forensic analysis, and a fingerprint returned a match to White, according to the criminal complaint.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

But I knew I’d never held this envelope before.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Voters who use mail-in ballots — the most popular method of voting in California — would be required to write a four-digit number, or a PIN, on their ballot envelopes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Really, the questionable part of vertical dramas is the gambling-style structure that envelopes them, not some inherent problem with the content itself.

From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026

Others said they didn’t have the time to redesign their ballot envelopes.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

That leaves little room for officials to redesign envelopes, update computer systems, train workers and upload voter data if the courts suddenly allow the restrictions to take effect.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

She said she would give me lessons if I would help her address the envelopes.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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