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wrapping

[rap-ing] / ˈræp ɪŋ /
NOUN
burlap
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NOUN
gift wrap
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NOUN
sheath
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Somerville said: "It's felt really difficult and to see that many people supporting us and speaking about us and wrapping their arms around Cleveland - it's helping us through."

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The demonstration came as the first round of US-backed talks between Venezuela's interim government and parts of the opposition was wrapping up.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

He is wrapping up his final months as governor.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

This can lead to severely painful episodes, which experts say can sometimes be prevented by wrapping up warm and drinking plenty of fluid, and daily antibiotics can reduce risk of infections.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“I brought you this,” he said, wrapping it around her.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

The tree wrappings and light traps worked well, Choo said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

"The best advice is that the snacks are kept frozen and in their foil wrappings until pilots are ready to consume them," he said.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2025

“It is very dirty now. People throw tins and wrappings after eating food. Who is going to pick them up now?”

From Seattle Times Mar. 1, 2024

But when it is found at archaeological sites, it is more commonly interpreted as having been used for things other than food, such as fuel and food wrappings.

From Salon Oct. 25, 2023

She flung off the leather wrappings and traced the brand on the cover.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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