as in to encapsulate
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But laughs aside, Messing encapsulated the moment in her moving remarks.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025 -
That was the peak of another dramatic Tigers victory, 3-1 against the Chicago Cubs, this one a win that encapsulated so much of what has made this team so good all season.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This creates a cocooning effect that’s both dramatic and cozy.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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Plus, there’s plenty of room for at least one human and a pet to cocoon in for a movie night.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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These patterns help the snake blend seamlessly into the surrounding foliage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Others are sleeping in tents surrounded by the rubble of their former homes, fearful to leave in case they are forced out of Gaza.—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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There are single and double cultivars offering variations on the classic yellow center encircled by white petals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Encyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyst. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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