had engulfed
- past perfect of engulf.
Example Sentences
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A fire had engulfed a local bar popular with teenagers, and his 16-year-old son, Manfredi, was there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
At that time, inside the bar, flames had engulfed the basement.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
She also addressed the devastation that had engulfed her family since the trial.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
Amid exploding fireworks, more than 130 firefighters battled a fire that had engulfed four homes in Pacoima and critically injured a woman on Thursday night, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025
They had engulfed the great buildings and were slowly ripping apart the soft limestone with their roots.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
