enveloped
Example Sentences
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At night, the narrow cobbled streets of Old Havana are enveloped in inky black, devoid of power and virtually deserted.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
After he grounded out in his final at-bat, Freeman enveloped him in an impromptu bear hug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
He said it took him five minutes to smother the flames with a fire blanket before he noticed his whole house was becoming enveloped in smoke.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Soon after, it was enveloped in the chaos within the U.S. car industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Meanwhile, other parts of the city were constantly enveloped in construction projects, which testified to the continued wealth and vitality of the state.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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