engulf
verb (used with object)
to swallow up in or as in a gulf; submerge.
engulfed
Example Sentences
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Yemen remains engulfed in a devastating civil war which has lasted more than a decade.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
It connected the molecular assembly to the cell's internal skeleton, allowing force to be transmitted across the surface of the material being engulfed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Clippers’ offseason was engulfed by the NBA’s salary-cap circumvention investigation into the team’s endorsement deals with Kawhi Leonard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
He also points to the large lithium-ion battery units installed alongside many solar farms, drawing a comparison to fires that have occasionally engulfed similar batteries in electric bikes.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“When I engulfed you, your heart spoke out and caused the sands around you to move and shift. This sand painting reveals your inner being. Now I can assess.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
