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as in envelops
to surround or cover closely
darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill
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as in hugs
to put one's arms around and press tightly
the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges
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Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
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Exploring the human washing machine The New machine looks like a sleek, oversized bathtub with a canopy that envelops the user.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The slip-on hybrid heel features a wider elastic strap that hugs the foot, with a heel also measuring 78mm.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fit-and-flare style hugs your chest and waist for a flattering fit, and the wide skirt can flow in the breeze for breathable comfort.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, as the project wraps in coming years, that total will soar to 5,700 acres.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of the design is that the wood wraps around the entire back.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Through the haze of doom that shrouds climate science shines the passion behind the quest to understand and solve one of the greatest challenges humanity has faced.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Middletons are a huggy bunch; embraces come easily and often.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The actress leads Anniversary, a thriller about a fractured family that clashes as the country embraces a controversial rising movement known as The Change.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 9,975 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Enfolds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfolds. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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