- present participle of envelop.
enveloping
Example Sentences
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A blanket of toxic haze is enveloping parts of Indonesia and spreading into Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, as weeks-long wildfires continue to burn.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John, David, and guest host Juliette Kayyem discuss the newest drama enveloping semi-royals Prince Harry and Meghan after they announced an impending move back to the UK.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
In this section, Carney plays a supporting role to Pepper’s lead; “Escape from New York” is the enveloping soundtrack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But the top note, the sauce, is the silence enveloping it all, peppered by the thunder of a squall just outside.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
But then came another swish, and that time I felt the enveloping fibers fall over me.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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