couched
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The Asian Football Confederation couched its condemnation of Infantino - and, make no mistake, it is livid - in creative terms.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Asked by CNN whether he would condemn the group and what they stand for, and whether he would urge President Donald Trump to do the same, Burgum couched his language carefully.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Some decisions against him were couched in deferential language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The Knight of Flowers saluted the king, rode to the far end of the list, and couched his lance, ready.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
