masking

Example Sentences

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Analysts say a relatively steady unemployment rate has been masking churn beneath the surface.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

That kind of market broadening is often viewed as a bullish signal—but the rotation turned violent in February, with muted moves in broader indexes sometimes masking sharper moves beneath the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Davis and Head make strong impressions, masking the pedestrian, sometimes cornball dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

"I do think that we risk masking the true gravity of the principle that this particular piece of legislation supports."

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

A pin on her shirt says Legendary Gra with Auntie Bernadette written on masking tape over the rest.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith