disguise
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The effort included the expansion of a shadow fleet of tankers to move sanctioned oil between Iran and China in ways that disguise the oil’s origin, such as by switching off the ships’ location devices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Many ships also disguise their real owners, flying flags that have nothing to do with their true base of operations, he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
During a nighttime field survey, researchers initially mistook the animal for a mushroom, highlighting just how convincing its disguise is.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The other two saw his point, for who does not like to sneak about in disguise?
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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