as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
bowered by a canopy of grapevines, we enjoyed a serene and very private picnic
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To enter this anniversary uncritically — wrapped in flags and the mythology of manifest destiny — is to be bamboozled.
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Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
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In states shrouded by Jim Crow laws, Black Americans were advised where and where not to drive.
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But the part of the building once covered with letters spelling the president’s name is now shrouded in a tarp.
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The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
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Investigators said that the trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet and seating, and authorities were first notified by passersby who saw fingers reaching through gaps in the trailer's doors.
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The 30-year-old Seattle Sounders star was immediately enveloped in the game as a kid.
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These delightfully creamy caramel squares are enveloped in smooth dark chocolate, which provides a perfect juxtaposition to the sweet filling.
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“Bowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowered. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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