couched

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He couched the stunning breach of diplomatic norms as a necessity given sweeping U.S. security concerns in the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

But he couched those remarks within a broader message: The U.S. would always remain Europe’s ally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Sir John Wolfenden, whose 1957 inquiry concluded that sex between men should be decriminalised, was a committed Anglican, and his recommendation was couched in grudging terms.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

But those pleadings, often couched in apocalyptic tones, have fallen flat.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

He made allowances for that, and couched his questions cleverly Innocuously.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy