veiled

Example Sentences

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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 for every poorly aged joke, there’s a gag or a bit of veiled social commentary that’s surprisingly progressive for its time.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 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

As this year began and it became clear both companies were thinking about IPOs, Amodei started taking some veiled shots at OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

There was, in his expression, a veiled amusement, as though he did not see why she should be so upset but was better off not saying so.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie