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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
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Economists said the perception of steady growth has masked underlying structural issues that can easily compound.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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It was mishap masked and overshadowed by the Timberwolves looking more like some washed up hoopers struggling at the local Lifetime Fitness rather than a group trying to reach the Western Conference Finals for the third straight season.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Images of the enclosure are tightly censored and obscured on digital mapping platforms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The unveiling of definition that has long been obscured.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Director of Portfolio Analysis Jeff Marks noted we're currently restricted from trading Arm because Jim mentioned it on CNBC TV within the past 72 hours.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Skynest is also restricted to passengers 15 and older, while Skycouch has no age limit.—
Chris Dong,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Minotaur, co-written with Semen Liashenko, has been shrouded in mystery, though.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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For much of the evening, Gaga sang with her back to the audience, her face shrouded by a hood or veil, as if to shun the spotlight.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 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 19 May. 2026.
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