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Noun
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While neither has been accused of wrongdoing, the critics of the secrecy contend that potential criminal defendants are being hidden.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The disclosures come as public trust in the tech industry has eroded over the past decade, amid a growing belief that the wealthy elite have been allowed to operate above the law in a shroud of secrecy.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And Ten Hag’s training ground shrewdness was meant to correct that.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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When Bondi replied by accusing her of hypocrisy over a lack of similar questioning toward former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Jayapal interjected, trying to force an apology.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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But to have the hypocrisy be laid out so starkly, just a few clicks away on the same website, is particularly galling.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mike Bowman, designer, furniture industry expert, and director of marketing for Harmonia Living, says this trend relies on furnishings to bring artfulness to a space—rather than just functionality.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.—
Tim Greiving,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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But what surprised me most about these curls was the stealthiness of the burn.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Giljov’s stealthiness paid off with a stunning image of two male saigas going horn to horn on the banks of a lake during a competitive breeding season.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ron’s crusade against corporate shadiness (and shoddiness) never generates much suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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In an era of skepticism, audiences quickly detect insincerity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Shop Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer for a complexion-boost, instant smoothness, and a filter-like glow.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The formula blends vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and soothing botanicals like calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile to help soften crepey texture and improve overall smoothness over time, leaving skin looking more bouncy and nourished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Treacherousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treacherousness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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