glossed over
Example Sentences
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The new awareness is the latest indication that the detente has largely glossed over a rivalry between the U.S. and China that is only beginning.
From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025
The ending, always the hardest thing to land in horror stories, falls short of perfection only because it’s almost glossed over; I missed the denouement on the first read.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Plenty of other details about Sheen’s life are conveniently left out or glossed over, as if to assume that the actor’s reputational salvation isn’t hiding in his filmography or testimonials from famous friends.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025
Bass glossed over questions about Caruso’s past criticisms of her, saying the “goal is restoring and healing this community.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025
In their autobiographies, they recounted great races in intimate detail, but falls and injuries were glossed over with the most perfunctory language.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
