Example Sentences

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One moment the music envelops us in a mysterious hush and then it is downright jaunty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It has the same bustling feeling that envelops SW19, with fans queueing at the merchandise stalls or craning their necks at the practice courts for a glimpse of the players.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

I love the sizzle of the hot, spiced ghee when it is poured into the lentils, the way that dal envelops a bowl of rice like a hug.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

For the polar bears of Manitoba, Canada, the sea ice that envelops western Hudson Bay for most of the year is the ideal hunting ground for a feast of blubber-rich seals.

From National Geographic • Feb. 13, 2024

The warmth of his body envelops me like a cocoon.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir