papered
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Yes, we've had things to cheer about - like a couple of trophies over the summer - but that papered over cracks.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Backed by a big, throwback live band, “Lost Me” beautifully papered over a failed relationship with an uncertain young bravado; “Backup Plan” gave his one-of-kind baritone room to roam and plead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
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 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
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