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envelope

[en-vuh-lohp, ahn-] / ˈɛn vəˌloʊp, ˈɑn- /


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“I think that they’re trying to push the envelope to see. Is the U.S. going to really go the whole measure here,” said Bryan Clark, a former senior official with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

People can mail a copy of Form 4868 — but be sure the envelope is postmarked April 15 or before.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The envelope contained £100 in £20 notes, and was signed: "A former foolish student."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Nuclear reactions in the core alter the star's internal composition, but a stable layer separates this region from the outer convective envelope.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Mom walked across the room and laid the envelope on his desk, beside his social studies book.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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