as in to encapsulate
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Yeah, that pretty much accurately encapsulates my experience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Many experts have called for a redefinition of national security to encapsulate a more holistic approach to the challenges the United States faces while also urging new ways of thinking about our national security narratives, strategies and solutions.—
Lauren Buitta,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s just shy of a record 444 set in 2022 when people were cocooning in homes during the pandemic.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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The angled applicator brush seamlessly cocoons the shape of the lips, while the formula blurs out any fine lines and imperfections, delivering a high-shine finish and a replenished feel.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Jets also failed twice to convert on two-point conversions, once in the first half (Braelon Allen was stuffed) and again in the fourth quarter — after needlessly burning a timeout, Fields forced a throw to Wilson, surrounded by three defensive backs, in the back right corner of the end zone.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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By Friday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Israeli tanks now encircle the coastal city from north, south and east.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Encyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyst. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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