belies

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A look at Ms. Russell’s and Mr. Spero’s Twitter feeds belies that nonjudgmental pose even more glaringly than their study does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The relative trickle of oil passing through the Gulf and the release of oil from reserves is such that, according to Pyziur, belies another potential problem: the lack of fertilizer coming out of Gulf countries.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Truss's position at fifth in the table belies her record as the shortest serving prime minister.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

And there’s a fundamental soundness to the market that belies concerns of a bubble in its AI-powering engine as well.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

A kind of city-street music where laughter belies anxiety, and joy is as short and straight as the blade of a pocketknife.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison