obscure
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Washington’s family is relatively obscure, having only 250 acres and a few slaves, which places George relatively low on the social ladder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
The Better Business Bureau also recently announced that it’s referring Kalshi to state attorneys general over its obscure marketing tactics.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
Near the bar, a man with an obscure top passed around a World Cup trophy which barely registered with the kilted Scot and pals, their eyes fixed on the game beaming in from Seattle.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
In a statement to The Times, an Interior Department spokesperson said the “narrative” that the agency is trying to obscure information “is false and reflects a significant mischaracterization of the Department’s guidance.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Sarai opened her eyes again, feeling dreamy and obscure, like a sentence half translated into a beautiful new language.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing obscure
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