as in to encapsulate
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Here, the seafood is done to perfection in a setting that encapsulates perfectly the vibe of Montauk—a place of many flavors.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026 -
His statement was perhaps best encapsulated by the surprise runway appearance from Tyson Beckford, a male supermodel of the ’90s who was once the face of Polo Sport and Polo Fragrances.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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Josephson likes to turn down the volume on the outside world, cocooning her readers in the white noise of affirmation.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Travelers flock here for blue waters rich in snorkeling and dive sites, powder-soft sands, ancient Maya cities cocooned by jungle, and a proliferation of rowdy bars, clubs, and all-inclusive resorts.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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But within the past few months, amid controversy surrounding the polarizing presence of ICE agents in American cities, the former chart-topper has embraced right-wing political leanings — and has lost a slew of fans in the process.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Canadian national team skeleton coach Joe Cecchini has spoken out about the sudden national controversy surrounding his team's decision to withdraw athletes from an Olympic qualifier, costing American Katie Uhlaender a chance to make the Milan Cortina Winter Games.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Within moments, a small crowd of counter-protesters encircled him.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Moroccan-style domed white villas, which encircle the place like sugar cubes, satisfy the pilgrim’s sense of arriving at a glamorous landmark conjured from the glossy magazines of her youth.—
Alex Postman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Encyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyst. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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