Example Sentences

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"The best advice is that the snacks are kept frozen and in their foil wrappings until pilots are ready to consume them," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

But when it is found at archaeological sites, it is more commonly interpreted as having been used for things other than food, such as fuel and food wrappings.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2023

Some of the bowls still had stains on the outside from spills and dripping mummy wrappings.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 1, 2023

So indeed, Miss Manners would consider festive wrappings out of place.

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2022

I wade through a litter of discarded wrappings, broken glass, and bones to where I know I will find Haymitch.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins