gloss over
Example Sentences
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It was the kind of routine email that employees would normally gloss over.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Still, the economic vibes people felt were a real thing — and trying to gloss over voters’ concerns was a mistake.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
If you’re in early retirement — or close to it — you don’t want to gloss over the announcement of new tax brackets for 2026 as next year’s problem.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025
She added: "I'd have stamped on the book I think. Just to gloss over why they ran out of money to me was shocking."
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
When you say something stupid, gloss over it with superfast talking and maybe, no one 11 notice.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
