How to Use wrapping in a Sentence
wrapping
noun- She tore the wrapping off the present.
- Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.
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Roll the gift to the end of the wrapping paper and tape the other end down.
— Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2022 -
They were rolled with an orange wrapping in 2006, the last time the Vols beat the Tide.
— Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2022 -
The texture of the wrapping, the color of the bows, the scent of the material, etc.
— Melody Avecilla, Forbes, 7 June 2021 -
If the ends of the wrapping paper are too long for your box, trim them down.
— Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Dec. 2020 -
In making the sculpture, Davis left the wrapping of Seales’s mouth and hands till the last minute.
— New York Times, 31 Mar. 2021 -
Or just send a card or some fruit, which comes in its own wrapping.
— John Hodgman, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023 -
Check the labels, the wrapping and how the product is packaged.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022 -
The wrapping sheet has enough to do this job with 23 square units leftover.
— Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 17 Dec. 2019 -
If they’re already wrapped, leave the wrapping on, or just put them in naked and loose.
— Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Dec. 2021 -
And the compartment in the pack is long enough to hold all your wrapping paper, too!
— Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2022 -
The walls are plastered in red plaid and snowflake wrapping paper.
— Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021 -
The wrapping party is Dec. 1, and on Dec. 4, the surprise drop-offs begin.
— Sam Boyer, cleveland, 11 Nov. 2022 -
The Stars’ newest toy will remain in its wrapping for now.
— Dallas News, 26 Feb. 2022 -
Face painting, gift wrapping and a bike raffle were all set up and ready to go.
— Sarah Keller, cleveland, 16 Dec. 2019 -
Use it to wrap up your leftovers and rinse it in cold water for a wrap that keeps on wrapping.
— Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023 -
This is a great display piece for a desk or shelf, and the rose comes in a square gift box for easy wrapping and shipping.
— Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Nov. 2023 -
Do extra wrappings around the thinner notch of the ring, to balance out the circle shape.
— NBC News, 23 Dec. 2019 -
Born in 1971, the nail design was featured wrapping around the wrist in gold or piercing through a lapel as a brooch.
— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2021 -
When ready to bake a frozen meatloaf, remove the wrapping and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
— Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 -
Simply add a ribbon to the chic linen box — no wrapping required.
— Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022 -
The set also comes with two scrunchies and two clips to hold everything in place once you're done wrapping.
— Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023 -
If your bag is wrapped, the wrapping will need to be cut to do the examination.
— Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024 -
Put your work or present wrapping aside for a few minutes and dig into these awards.
— Andy Nesbitt, For The Win, 23 Dec. 2019 -
Though the sword’s handle is damaged by heat, its wood and some of its wrappings are intact.
— Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024 -
But of course, a gift's wrapping is only a piece of its footprint — there are still its contents to think about.
— Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 23 Dec. 2022 -
Nearby a son brushed the skin of his father whose face was stained pink from his boutique wrapping.
— Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2023 -
Try wrapping cardboard in aluminum-foil to make one at home.
— Kate Mabus, USA TODAY, 13 July 2021 -
Remove cookies and place them on cooling racks until they are cooled and ready to transfer to a Halloween cookie jar or individual holiday wrappings.
— Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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