guise

Example Sentences

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"Right now Ginger is in a fine fettle, continuing to write songs that will be released under the guise of The Wildhearts and as solo projects in the future."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Ted invited her to Fire Island under the guise of a work get-together.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Since around 2015, Prince Group has operated across more than 30 countries under the guise of legitimate real estate, financial services and consumer businesses, US prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The backlash caused Ring to cancel a deal with tech surveillance company Flock Safety, which sells its tools to police and governments under the guise of stopping crime.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“The Nine are abroad again. They have crossed the River secretly and are moving westward. They have taken the guise of riders in black.”

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien