How to Use wrapping in a Sentence

wrapping

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  • She tore the wrapping off the present.
  • Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Yes, there was gift wrapping, but the evening wound up more as a casual hangout.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Use a roll of wrapping or parcel paper to make a pattern.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2020
  • First, remove any and all wrappings or container around the root ball.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
  • And a pivoting hook eases access to wrapping of the 35-foot cord.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
  • In her TikTok video, Floyd shows the bag of food in question — where a dark red substance can be seen on the burger wrapping, a kid's toy and the French fries.
    — Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
  • Plus, in-store stylists help curate layered looks to express unique, personal styles and offer complimentary gift wrapping on every purchase.
    — Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024

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