masking

Example Sentences

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But they have also bought from neighboring countries that are masking Sudanese gum as local, traders say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“While this may suggest a turning point in relative performance, we believe this recent momentum is masking weakness in underlying small-cap equity fundamentals,” Sagal wrote.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Even so, the findings point to a previously overlooked communication system between nerve cells and glial cells that could eventually lead to treatments targeting chronic pain at its source instead of simply masking symptoms.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

That means strong results at some companies and in some sectors are masking weaker results elsewhere, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

He uses masking tape to get the lines straight.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood