Example Sentences

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A “deep freeze” has enveloped the U.S. labor market, and several factors are at play, writes Justin Lahart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

They’re aiming to help some of the 2.7 million people in rural Zimbabwe threatened with hunger because of the drought that has enveloped large parts of southern Africa since late 2023.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Back in the centre of Derna there are some points of light amid the mud and debris that has enveloped this city.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2023

Those are dispatches from the battle against the punishing heat that has enveloped much of the United States this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023

The brilliant star of His Cause has ascended to the zenith, while night has enveloped and eclipsed His enemies.

From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá