obscured

Example Sentences

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There’s no harm in a bit of rosy romanticization if it makes a life obscured by grief that much lighter.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"Our study reveals unique biological underpinnings of mental health that are often obscured by broad diagnostic categories."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Many faces are obscured by feathered hats and fascinators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Langdale KC suggested the description of Calocane in the records "obscured" his risk for anyone else reading them.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

While the girls were sitting on their deck chairs, a man in armband and cap came over and demanded to see Fiona’s gas mask—it was partially obscured by her cape.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan