belie
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His genial demeanour and penchant for folksy parables belie a past as a wily guerrilla fighter and ruthless political survivor.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
And very little that transpires between the current-day Chase and his director would belie the notion that Mr. Chase’s brand has gone down a hole of his own digging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
"Outward appearance shouldn't belie what lies beneath," Mr Marchant said.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025
But such efforts cannot belie the fact that emissions are continuing to accelerate in a dangerous manner.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024
She tried not to blink and belie the life in her stone-still body, but he was suspicious.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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