papered

Example Sentences

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But as someone who was in the chamber for that speech, those affects papered over a frequent incomprehensibility.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Ekitike's quickfire double papered over the cracks of another concerning first half performance for Arne Slot.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The Hurricanes’ pass rush has papered over plenty of postseason errors and kept Miami in close games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Individual talent has papered over the cracks - like on Thursday, when a stoppage-time Vinicius Jr special gave them a victory over Colombia their play had not really deserved.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

The noise got louder, more men jumped up, someone sucked on a mouth organ, someone else blew on a tissue- papered comb.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury