smoke screen

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An adviser to Aksyonov, Oleg Kryuchkov, claimed that “a smoke screen was put up by special services.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2023

Some have wondered if Seattle’s visits are a smoke screen designed to influence teams drafting behind them to offer a king’s ransom for the No. 5 pick and a chance to pick a QB.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

One union called the figures a "smoke screen" because most reserves are ring-fenced for specific projects.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022

He even aided the team’s public smoke screen regarding his status, telling reporters he was holding out hope of an October return despite already knowing his season was over.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Either Kubat was engaging in wishful thinking or the statement was just a public relations smoke screen to give the match more credibility.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady