encase
Example Sentences
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Many substations are encased in concrete to minimize the impact of strikes.
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.