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encased

  • past participle
    of encase.
    encase
    verb (used with object)
    to enclose in or as in a case.
  • past tense form
    of encase.
    encase
    verb (used with object)
    to enclose in or as in a case.

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Messenger RNA technology uses synthetic molecular instructions encased in tiny fat bubbles that temporarily enter cells, causing them to produce targets that train the body’s immune system.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

“Gondola cars encased in digital ads, flying 26 feet overhead every 25-30 seconds would irreparably impair the vista, and the sense of calm and escape from urban life,” wrote former state parks director Ruth Coleman.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

The heavy-looking crate, encased in an aluminium frame, was lowered out of the lorry, in front of a select crowd including the French ambassador to the UK and the director of the British Museum.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Custom kitchens designed by Christopher Peacock are encased in wood and fluted glass cabinetry with 2-inch-thick Calacatta marble on the kitchen islands.

From MarketWatch Apr. 30, 2026

This particular visit with my mother is encased in my mind like a scene in a snow dome.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter