hiding

Example Sentences

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Hiding behind the state law that seemingly legalized Villarreal’s arrest “does not and cannot insulate the officials from liability,” Sotomayor argued.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Hiding under a desk would have been ineffective, but it broke up the school routine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"Hiding is what terrorism wants. They want you to be terrified. They want you to stay home. They want you to do nothing," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Hiding vegetables in food is usually framed as a parenting tactic — a way to smuggle spinach past a suspicious toddler.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

“It’s none of your business! If they want to enjoy their little secrets you should just feel superior and let them get on with it. Hiding and spying is for silly children.”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman