enfold

Example Sentences

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George’s cluckingly affectionate aunt wants to enfold Hedda in a tradition that would consign her to the role of wife and mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Little did I know this decision would nearly get me arrested, set me on a path across two coasts, instigate community programming, and enfold kindred spirits near and far.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

When you see the power of love and people reaching out from their own pain, how that can really surround you and enfold you and help you.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2023

They enfold the subject just so, like a halter on a horse’s face.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2020

Ever since she was a child, Jam had hated having the hallway light spilling into her room; she’d always preferred the night to enfold her in its full black.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi