wrap
verb (used with object)
to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed byup ).
was wrapping
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past progressiveof wrap.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The demonstration came as the first round of US-backed talks between Venezuela's interim government and parts of the opposition was wrapping up.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
England's squad was wrapping up an open training session in Kansas when the first ripples were drifting across social media.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Quarterback Sam Darnold was wrapping up the season of a lifetime for the Minnesota Vikings, finally making good on his potential as a top draft pick, when it suddenly crashed and burned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
She was wrapping that part of her life up.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024
At the moment, Parzival-TV was wrapping up a nonstop two-day Kikaider marathon.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
