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was wrapping

  • past progressive of wrap.

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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

As the team was wrapping up its final practice in Milan on Saturday, a spider dropped from the ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 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

Perhaps miffed that LaToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson are never invited to these get-togethers, the president leveled a shot at Beyoncé around the same time that she was wrapping up her stadium tour.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2025

Dakota was wrapping himself in a long piece of red-speckled cloth —a toga.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan