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embosom

verb

im-ˈbu̇-zəm

Definition of embosom

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely a villa that has been embosomed by the verdant hills of northern Italy for three centuries

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Just behind him was Omitsu, with an overcoat and a scarf wrapped around her face.

— Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of wrap

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Alphabet's earnings were the first major crack to appear in the AI trade and foreshadowed a series of volatile events for the complex, including the election and the growing scandal enveloping Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

— Julia Spina, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
The resort's address, in the heart of Banff National Park overlooking glacier-fed Lake Louise, envelops guests in nature.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of envelop

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The main entertaining rooms had retained their original character, while the entrance and stair hall were dark and enclosed.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
After several lawsuits, the Ocean View School District got Republic Services to enclose the open waste dump and won the right to deny further development on the Wintersburg property.

— Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

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