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as in glossed (over)
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
he tried to gloze over his drinking problem by noting that he had never done drugs
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as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
we're certainly willing to gloze over a couple of minor historical inaccuracies in an otherwise splendid movie
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Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.
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Canada’s draw could be excused given injury absences.
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After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
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Full of fresh summer favorites and ooey-gooey cheese, Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole is not to be overlooked!
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Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued?
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That would mean the Wide stays at $2,000 while the Ultra hits new, unknown price heights justified by premium specs.
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There was no diving here; no, this was earnest, earned writhing on the grass — medically justified.
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When a conversation ends without a real answer, when a situation is explained away rather than actually explained, the discomfort is not neurotic or petty.
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Certainly, there are swing issues that can’t be explained away by a good week at Triple-A.
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“Glozed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glozed%20%28over%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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