papered
Example Sentences
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Yes, we've had things to cheer about - like a couple of trophies over the summer - but that papered over cracks.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
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
This wooden room was papered with newspaper clippings to keep the heat in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
In conversation they papered over the grim realities of their jobs with cheery euphemisms.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
