wrapping

Example Sentences

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Residents survived by wrapping up indoors, turning their balconies into refrigerators and, when possible, staying with relatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“This was a case where Mitch wasn’t confused, he just didn’t understand why he was being asked to do something when it was too late, and people were wrapping up to leave.”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Peeling back the wrapping I'm holding a 1,000 calorie triple decker – three slices of bread with two layers of filling.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Make sure to briefly heat your tortillas in the microwave before wrapping.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

I did my best to keep it clean by wrapping it in one of Pita’s short-sleeved shirts.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall