wrapping
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wrapping
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wrap, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Corporate America is close to wrapping up a stellar first-quarter earnings season, with 84% of companies in the S&P 500 beating consensus forecasts, topping the 10-year average of 76%.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“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
Chris had an extremely good week in the BBC Premier League predictions race - wrapping up not one but TWO weekly wins.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Make sure to briefly heat your tortillas in the microwave before wrapping.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
One thing I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around is how red the soil is.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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