Example Sentences

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Shadow rolled over on the foam rubber, finding new places that hurt as he rolled, hoping that he had not woken fully and relieved to find sleep was enfolding him once more.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

The scent of Christmas Night was enfolding me now and I saw her face draw closer, her eyes widening.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

Was it a reflection of the radiance of the young moon, just then rising above the gloom which was enfolding the buildings around--or could it be tears that glistened in the great eyes?

From Quisisana, or Rest at Last by Spielhagen, Friedrich

Twilight was enfolding the world, and all manner of fairy lights began to twinkle at the far edges of the water and on the dark heights above the lake.

From A Hoosier Chronicle by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)

The shadow of night was enfolding the hills, and it was quite dark when he found Oscar and the horses.

From The Port of Missing Men by Nicholson, Meredith