Example Sentences

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In other recent fires, firefighters have swaddled the trees in a flame-retardant foil, pumped foam onto them and showered them in pink fire retardant.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2022

So focused was he on getting through the day, on finally beginning his life, that he would have swaddled his lower parts in a baby’s diaper if that were required.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Had I known, my gentle ass, Thou from me so soon wouldst pass, I'd have swaddled thee, alas!

From Wine, Women, and Song Mediaeval Latin Students' songs; Now first translated into English verse by Symonds, John Addington