engulf
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The Epstein scandal has also grown to engulf other high-profile figures, like Harvard professor Larry Summers, who has been a figure in the Democratic establishment for decades.
From Salon
In his final years, Gary found himself engulfed in costly litigation spawning from various new investments—and in need of cash.
Statesville Airport director John Ferguson described the aircraft as a corporate jet and said that it was already engulfed in flames when he arrived on the scene.
From BBC
This stretch included a bearish engulfing candle the first week of December.
From Barron's
Such wildfires are increasing in frequency and scope, and release heavy metals and other toxins into the air as they engulf homes and cars.
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