engulf
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Later, explaining to his mom why he doesn’t have any friends his own age, Valdi purses his lips in a mimicry of the older men who would engulf him — a touchingly sad little detail.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
When fires broke out, flames could engulf an entire train car, forcing Woods to act quickly to contain the blaze with buckets of water and shovelfuls of sand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
"If you keep working hard, the hard work will find a way to engulf the problem and make it tolerable. That is what I'm doing."
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Unlike some immune cells, macrophages can directly engulf cancer cells.
From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026
Taisin listened as Sister Ailan gave her instructions on what she would need to do when she reached Cathair, but beneath it all she felt an upwelling of emotions that threatened to engulf her.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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