shroud
Example Sentences
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“We expect that the shroud of uncertainty created by the conflict will weigh on the PMI this month.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
The shows are part of her biggest tour to date, which showcases a newfound confidence - in terms of styling, sass and choreography - from an artist who initially performed under a shroud of anonymity.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Hidden beneath that thick acoustic engine shroud, the new high-output turbo assembly isn’t much to look at.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The final room of the exhibit is designed for reflection and includes a life-sized bronze statue of Jesus created by Italian artist Luigi Enzo Matte, according to the dimensions of the image on the shroud.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
It was the most splendid locomotive yet, its shiny red paint returning the light even through the shroud of soot.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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