wrap
verb (used with object)
to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed byup ).
were 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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“This was a case where Mitch wasn’t confused, he just didn’t understand why he was being asked to do something when it was too late, and people were wrapping up to leave.”
From Slate ● May 16, 2026
“I spoke to the client about it,” the intelligence operation’s manager is heard saying in an Aug. 5 recording, “and they weren’t surprised that it had leaked that they were wrapping their arms around him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
The boy tried not to peek at his gifts, but at times his eyes wandered toward the opposite side of the backyard, where the women were wrapping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2025
But as they were wrapping production after a long day, Mr. Majors approached her, saying, to her surprise, that they needed to talk.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
They were wrapping around Blackjack’s legs, lashing down my ankles so we couldn’t move.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
