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opaque

[oh-peyk] / oʊˈpeɪk /




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Its baroque, acoustic sounds of a pastoral countryside in ye olde England mesh disturbingly well with softly sung, darkly opaque lyrics.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The Federal Reserve launched a new data-collection effort to assess banks’ exposure to opaque private credit funds and non-bank financial institutions.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Many investors are now questioning the industry’s opaque lending practices and the quality of loans held by funds.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Maritime analysts say sanctions have changed the way some vessels operate, with ships increasingly relying on opaque ownership structures, changing flags and insurers, and complex management networks in order to continue trading.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Almost instantly a white cloud of starch rises up and turns the water opaque.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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