1The floodwaters engulfed the entire town, leaving thousands of people homeless.
2The company was engulfed in a scandal that led to the resignation of its CEO.
3The forest fire engulfed several acres of land before firefighters were able to bring it under control.
4The new policy has engulfed the community in controversy, with many people speaking out against it.
5The darkness of the cave engulfed us as we made our way deeper into its depths.