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Verb
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Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026 -
According to investigators, her body had been concealed beneath boxes and had likely been there for at least 24 hours.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The authors may even be right about the growing evidence for the existence of God secreted away in the latest science.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Shellac derives from the resinous material secreted by the lac bug, much like honey comes from a bee.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a while, Howe masked this divergence between reality and expectations.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Prices have risen steadily since Russia invaded Ukraine due to sanctions, but big government spending initially masked the mounting economic consequences of the war.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The dress featured a long, floor-length skirt that completely obscured the heels.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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For years, the structural inefficiency at the conversion layer was obscured by volume.—
Ankur Goyal,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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However, some of his points were slightly more veiled.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The exhibition moves through a sequence of narrow corridors and intimate chambers, where surfaces are partially veiled.—
Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Seats in the president’s suite are invitation-only and restricted to the president of UF, high-level university officials and invited guests.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The relaxed, slung fit keeps you from feeling restricted while exploring the city.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The pitch at Berlin’s Olympiastadion was shrouded in smoke during the second half following a mass pyrotechnic display from fans.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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The Oakley shooting itself is shrouded in unanswered questions, including whether it was related to an ongoing deadly gang feud that claimed the life of one of the victim’s close friends years earlier.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Held (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20%28in%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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