guise

Example Sentences

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Soon after Spain withdrew its troops from Havana, U.S. forces began an occupation that would last three years under the guise of stability.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

"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

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

She’d let him keep her hand until they broke through to the door of the theater, and then gently disentangled it under the guise of reaching into her purse for some lip balm.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng