couched

Example Sentences

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Many of the executives couched their enthusiasm with caveats.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

Instead, Mr. Pence gives the president his due wherever he deserves it, and the criticism that he offers—wherever it is due—is couched always in civil language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He couched the stunning breach of diplomatic norms as a necessity given sweeping U.S. security concerns in the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The BBC has argued the words were couched as allegations – Mr Adams' side has claimed allegations were presented as fact.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

Calculus makes this relatively straightforward, but Newton deliberately avoided using calculus in his published proofs, realizing that his peers would not accept the calculations unless they were couched in familiar language.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin