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when the cars collided, they were engulfed in a ball of fire
when the cars collided, they were enveloped in a ball of fire
when the cars collided, they were involved in a ball of fire
"Engulfed" is the best choice here.
"Enveloped" would also be correct, but a native speaker is less likely to use this word.
"Involved" would be wrong.
regards
edward
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Originally Posted by jctgf
hi,
which sentence is the best (if there's any...)?
when the cars collided, they were engulfed in a ball of fire
when the cars collided, they were enveloped in a ball of fire
when the cars collided, they were involved in a ball of fire
is this sentence ok? 
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