encase
Example Sentences
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But, if a high pressure system returns in the coming weeks, he wouldn’t be surprised to see the region encased in fog once again.
From Los Angeles Times
Uncollected garbage barricaded the drainage ditches that encased their neighborhood.
From Salon
Nestle now describes the treats as being "encased in a smooth milk chocolate flavour coating" rather than being covered in milk chocolate.
From BBC
An Italian mayor has apologised to the family of opera star Luciano Pavarotti after the town of Pesaro encased a statue honouring the late singer within a Christmas ice rink.
From BBC
The bamboo scaffolding that had encased the buildings is a ubiquitous sight in Hong Kong, where it has long been used as an affordable and lightweight material for construction.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.