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

However, information from China is often veiled in secrecy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 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

Gertrude smiled and danced with a reserved grace, but I could see that she veiled her pain behind her cool eyes.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein