fig leaf
Example Sentences
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In a post on his social network X, Musk described the ruling as a terrible precedent and accused the judge of using the jury as a fig leaf.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
“This is just a fig leaf to deflect from criticism,” Ocasio-Cortez posted on X External link in response to Kalshi’s new measures.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Druckman mentions some other wonderfully inventive flavors throughout the country, including matcha, maple, banana foster, fig leaf, egg tart and Thai iced tea.
From Salon • May 16, 2024
It’s a fig leaf so thin the merest whisper of a breeze wafts it away.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
Sinjin took in the sight of the man in the fig leaf trying to commune with the ergo chair.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
