veiling

Example Sentences

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The fabled front was always understood to be window dressing veiling frustrations, squelched desires, and countless other malignancies.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2023

The U.N. rights committee said Iran should "amend or repeal laws and policies that criminalise the non-compliance with compulsory veiling... and disband the morality police".

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2023

She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2023

A century or more ago, strict veiling was largely limited to Iran’s upper classes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

The wind was turning his canoe around, veiling his words.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers