obscure
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But some U.S.-based traders have found workarounds, like using a virtual private network, or VPN, which can obscure a user’s location.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Despite its obscure location, stuck between a cafe and vacant building, the weekly show began to attract an eccentric crowd of artists and attendees.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Hedge fund managers are famed for their complex bets on obscure assets.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
He charms the staff with his knowledge of these obscure machines – pointing out the bellows that power a church organ, and the pneumatic underpinnings of a piano roll player.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“I can obscure your path for a while, long enough for you to rest. I have power in this swamp. But eventually, they will catch you.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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