Example Sentences
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Encased in a glossy black glass vessel, Owens’ candle is a mysterious blend of labdanum, myrrh, frankincense and ambergris.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
Encased in a flour tortilla is seasoned beef crumble, sharp shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and onion and ketchup, mustard and pickled relish.
From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025
Encased in pink, “Barbie” captures an artificial dreamland that instills nostalgia and joy, satisfying the audience’s urge to escape.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023
Encased in acrylic, Xiyadi’s piece depicts an unlikely monument: the clock tower atop a U-Haul center in Flushing, a fitting landmark for a neighborhood defined by immigration.
From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023
Encased in black down to her knuckles, with her heart turned to ash, she scarcely knew anything about the war.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
