cryptic
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Rich Paul, the master of spin, cryptic messages and diversion, was in full force during this entire long, drawn out soap opera/charade involving LeBron James.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Sometimes the lyrics on “Reality Awaits” are funny and self-aware, sometimes they hint at Mr. Casablancas’s deeper concerns, and sometimes they’re cryptic and arch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
However, after a few cryptic Instagram stories, James posted on Instagram on Saturday that he did in fact, watch the superstar couple tie the knot.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
What’s Next: A cryptic social media post by Nvidia last week fanned rumors that it will be making a chip for Windows PCs, something that could be announced at the GTC Taipei convention starting today.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
Pyat and Xaro had show-ered Dany with promises from the moment they first glimpsed her dragons, declaring themselves her loyal servants in all filings, but from Quaithe she had gotten only the rare cryptic word.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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