guise

Example Sentences

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Ted invited her to Fire Island under the guise of a work get-together.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Since around 2015, Prince Group has operated across more than 30 countries under the guise of legitimate real estate, financial services and consumer businesses, US prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The backlash caused Ring to cancel a deal with tech surveillance company Flock Safety, which sells its tools to police and governments under the guise of stopping crime.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“Company,” a reggae tune with a guest appearance from Jamaican dancehall vocalist Buju Banton, gives Ms. Lennox an opportunity to try on a sing-song melodic guise and it suits her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

He also tried to be with me again in the guise of comforting me.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson