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ensheathe

verb

Definition of ensheathe

as in to armor

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That encapsulates the story of Haiti's electricity sector right now.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The video went viral, encapsulating the prevalent mood of indignation about official nonaction.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
Altadena horticulturist Leigh Adams said Boyle Heights plants and produce already live in a difficult environment, surrounded by industrial warehouses that spread contaminants daily.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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Norman suggests going for warmer tones to cocoon the space—or even getting creative with the ceiling, as an alternative.

— Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Food and drink While there are great choices in the neighborhood, most guests seem to cocoon themselves here, and why not?

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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When that happened, on July 4, 1778, locals rang the old bell, which had been delivered up the Mississippi from New Orleans, and for a long time locals stored the bell inside the church.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Gunshots were heard ringing out during a fireworks display near the boardwalk in Coney Island, according to the New York Post.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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