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obscure

[uhb-skyoor] / əbˈskyʊər /






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Ed and my husband have voluminous conversations about obscure historical figures and the state of humanity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But the shift has also raised concerns among some religious liberty advocates and observers who argue that the consolidation may obscure the diversity of belief systems within the armed forces.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

She hurried back as the fires broke containment, but her absence, which her social media posts seemed to obscure, became the symbol of a disorganized response to the disaster.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Core prices receive the most attention because volatile food and energy prices can obscure the underlying trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The picture was still wholly obscure, but what I saw of it I didn’t like at all.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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