were enclosing
- past progressive of enclose.
Example Sentences
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She could see now that its wings were enclosing its body once more.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
Some workmen were enclosing a large side porch with heavy canvas, evidently for festal purposes.
From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth
But he wasted the precious moments in staring amazement; then, thinking of his own safety, he commenced running away from her,—his escape lighted by the same fatal flames that were enclosing her within the gorge.
From Cudjo's Cave by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)
He wrote of the terrible irony whereby "the Commons were enclosing the commons."
From Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Ward, Maisie
As the chief had anticipated, the patriot army arrived on the heights of Jamestown, just as the shades of night were enclosing the forest.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)
