enclose

Example Sentences

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Two new walls, built to enclose the porch, didn’t feature exposed brick like the others, so Robe set them apart with burgundy Jennifer Shorto wallpaper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

They requested China enclose this section inside the embassy's security perimeter.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

For many, the idea of hunkering down in a fire shelter for hours on end as flames enclose on all sides is hard to stomach.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

In an open letter sent to the community in January, SHM described the “double-barrier” that will enclose the pens and other measures to address these concerns.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 19, 2024

Her arms went round to enclose the older woman but Master’s mother kept her hands to her sides and did not hug Olanna back.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie