guise
Example Sentences
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Two officers were sent to the address Alex was working at under the guise they were looking for a missing car.
From BBC • May 13, 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
"They know you are here. Whether any will be bold enough to enter Chataya's in the guise of patrons I cannot say, but I find it best to err on the side of caution."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing guise
Warm-up, List 1
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "G"
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