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ensheathe

verb

Definition of ensheathe

as in to armor

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The plan is to armor the place with sandbags until more thorough repairs can be completed.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Workers have been frantically building an emergency revetment — placing rocks on the coast to armor the shoreline against the waves — to shore up the roadway, located on a narrow strip of coastline pinched between the ocean and a cliff.

— Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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The Sukhothai-style tom yum noodle soup is a must-order, and encapsulates the best of Thai noodle soups with a deeply savory-acidic broth topped with bouncy fish cakes, meatballs, and rice noodles.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
This list encapsulates century-defining women whose opinions and perceptions of reproduction continue to shape everyday lives, policy, and feminist pursuits.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of encapsulate

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For many, being surrounded by thousands of people who share their beliefs is a big part of the attraction.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
In the hills surrounding Taiz, the government forces are trying to repel the Houthis but face stiff resistance, especially east of the city.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of surround

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But a team of about eight Sherpas could do it – using foam padding and a special stretcher that cocoons the body, Dawa said.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
It's known for its exceptionally blue waters and the dusky pink clay rock formations that cocoon it.

— Callie Thorpe, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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The buds muster a fairly wide soundstage as well, which helps some of the atmospherics ring out.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
The Muslim call to prayer rang out amid a ceremony officiated by family friend and noted Canadian philanthropist Nancy Lockhart, and boats slowed down in interest.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

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