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mask

[mask, mahsk] / mæsk, mɑsk /




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Many of the chemicals used to produce diapers are hidden behind terms such as “fragrance” and “parfum,” which are umbrella terms that can mask undisclosed ingredients, Little said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

That means they mask their identity by flying different flags, turn off their tracking systems to avoid detection, and are unlikely to be fully insured.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Many homes “inappropriately diagnosed residents with schizophrenia to mask the nursing homes’ misuse of antipsychotic drugs and to artificially inflate their star ratings,” it adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

One was her boyfriend, Ortiz, who says he performed as the Lone Ranger, complete with mask and holstered six-shooters.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

But when I look at Mom again—just a few seconds later—her neutral mask is back.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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