papered

Example Sentences

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But as someone who was in the chamber for that speech, those affects papered over a frequent incomprehensibility.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Ekitike's quickfire double papered over the cracks of another concerning first half performance for Arne Slot.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The Hurricanes’ pass rush has papered over plenty of postseason errors and kept Miami in close games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

The last 50-over World Cup in 2022 papered over a lot of the cracks as they lost three group-stage matches but still reached the final.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

In conversation they papered over the grim realities of their jobs with cheery euphemisms.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand