veiled

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In briefings to local media, government sources have been more critical, labelling the rumours "wild speculation" -- in German, "wueste Spekulation", a word play seen as a veiled dig at Merz's potential challenger, Wuest.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

But at the end, a veiled reference to the need to "support victims of some of the ills that, so tragically, exist in both our societies today".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Vows of eternal fellowship become veiled insults, then unveiled ones: “I suppose you think your mind is a lovely gift basket filled with mixed fruit with a bow on top?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Smith knew Seabiscuit was improving rapidly, but when he sent him out for workouts before the track dockers, he gave him only easy gallops that veiled his speed.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand