obscure
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Conservative and liberal judges alike questioned the arguments of Solicitor Gen. John Sauer, who represented the administration, saying he relied on “some pretty obscure sources,” including precedents that dated back to Roman law.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
He questioned Sauer’s reliance on “Roman law sources” and other obscure citations while pointing out that more relevant, authoritative sources cut against his argument.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
An obscure government data series that tracks the amount of leverage employed by different categories of hedge funds — including trendy “multi-strat” funds known as “pod shops” — may offer more insight.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
An obscure bank capital rule has helped enable the growth of nonbank lending like private credit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
No homes can be seen from the road; tall scrubby bushes obscure the view.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
