conceal

Example Sentences

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Ship-to-ship transfers, in which one ship empties—or partially empties—its crude oil into the tanks of another, often in the middle of the ocean, enable crews to conceal the origin of the cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prosecution suggested the body had been "concealed" and raised questions about why that may have happened and its condition.

From BBC

"Despite attempting to conceal their criminality, our in-depth investigation spanning the length and breadth of the country ultimately uncovered them," she said.

From BBC

A growing number of tankers transporting Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil are using a variety of methods to conceal their identities and contravene Western sanctions.

From BBC

"Lizards, skinks and dragons were secured in calico bags. These bags were concealed in bags of popcorn, biscuit tins and a women's handbag and placed inside cardboard boxes," the statement said.

From Barron's