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

As their examinations were wrapping up, attorneys representing the city said they were provisionally designating both depositions confidential under the protective order, according to Alexander “Trey” Robertson, who is representing fire victims.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

At an age when his peers were wrapping up their work, Mr. Milando found himself pondering a new way to pay the bills — 5,000 feet above his old way.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 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