veiled

Example Sentences

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Defa Press, which is affiliated with Iran’s Defense Ministry, published a recruitment poster featuring a teenage boy and a veiled girl, both smiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It may be tempting to say what you’ll do if you don’t get results, with veiled threats of one kind or another, but consumer experts suggest it’s best not to go too far.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered veiled backing for Alberta's independence last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Mary Earps also offered a veiled criticism of United when she joined PSG last year, saying the club's "transition" was "not aligned" with her career expectations.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Yet by a sense other than sight Pippin perceived that Gandalf had the greater power and the deeper wisdom, and a majesty that was veiled.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien