veiled

Example Sentences

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It may be tempting to say what you’ll do if you don’t get results, with veiled threats of one kind or another, but consumer experts suggest it’s best not to go too far.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

That came after Adnan Hussain announced he was exiting the outfit due to "persistent infighting" and "veiled prejudice" against Muslim men.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

The Met Police Federation, which represents officers up to chief inspector rank, called the proposals "a thinly veiled threat".

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

The televised meeting caps weeks of veiled and unveiled threats between the two leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

The worst of it was veiled, the same way the Mist veiled monsters from mortal sight.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan