as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
an impenetrable fog overcast our view of the harbor
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Focusing too narrowly on the recent defeats relating to DEI obscures that panorama.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026 -
And a total solar eclipse—when the moon passes in front of the sun and fully obscures the star from our view—will grace the Northern Hemisphere on August 12.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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The liquid bronzer also features light-diffusing silica that softly blurs texture, and antioxidant-rich elderberry pairs with soothing botanicals like evening primrose to help keep dry, mature skin comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Europe's political climate darkens against refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrants, with governments including that of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni focusing resources on limiting new arrivals, Milan is taking a stand for a different approach.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Overcasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcasts. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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