enveloping

Example Sentences

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But regardless of United's past pedigree, the chaos enveloping Old Trafford hardly makes it an appealing job for any manager of stature these days.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

Their voices soared, cracked with grief, enveloping those gathered in a wave of pure emotion.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

But in his own groups he is the rare drummer whose music draws you in with its subtlety rather than enveloping you with its power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Apropos of his relaxed approach, Linklater shoots “Blue Moon” with a minimum of fuss, but one can feel its enveloping melancholy, especially once the next generation of artists poke their head into the narrative.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

The Magpie’s dress smelled of musty lavender, its fragrance enveloping Meggie in a suffocating threat.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke