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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Leaning into sports tropes, Sluggers’ best-selling product is its five-pack of pre-rolls in a tin wrapped in a metallic mylar bag like the kind collectible sports cards come in.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026 -
The film, starring Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard, recently wrapped production; a release date hasn’t been set.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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The pitch at Berlin’s Olympiastadion was shrouded in smoke during the second half following a mass pyrotechnic display from fans.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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The Oakley shooting itself is shrouded in unanswered questions, including whether it was related to an ongoing deadly gang feud that claimed the life of one of the victim’s close friends years earlier.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Yet the wife sends us cards for every holiday, our birthdays and at Christmas, many times with gift cards enclosed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Each cottage and house is different; some are open-fronted with uninterrupted river views, while others are more enclosed with private gardens and plunge pools.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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So, for at least sixteen weeks, he's enveloped by the commitment to become an EMT.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Bowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowered. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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