as in shrouds
to surround or cover closely
bowered by a canopy of grapevines, we enjoyed a serene and very private picnic
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To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.
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Trellises and arbors supporting vines also contribute to a sense of intimacy and seclusion.
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This backyard takes a more elaborate approach with a series of arbors wrapped in string lights leading the way to the firepit area.
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While every room has a private pool with amazing views, don’t miss the resort’s stunning main pool that wraps around a central garden.
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The deal that puts a brand in 4,000 stores gets its final validation not in a boardroom but in a line that wraps around a booth in New Orleans.
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The events, located in the heart of the country's largest city at the start of the Fourth of July weekend, are expected to be highly secure affairs, with road closures, tents and canopies to keep the nuptials private and safe.
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No canopies allowed, but bring blankets and chairs for fireworks viewing.
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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
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When Dionne leans on Farrah, her best friend envelops her in the love Dionne’s mother is too hurt to give.
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Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
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Thunder and torrential rain just before Holy Communion forced the ceremony to pause, sending those without umbrellas or ponchos seeking shelter beneath tents.
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Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
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“Bowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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