thinly

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I tried a mix of activities, a couple of which turned out to be thinly veiled sales pitches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“So why wouldn’t an entire index which is dominated by much smaller and thinly traded products be as susceptible, if not more so.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

While that’s going, sauté thinly sliced onion in a pan until it softens, then add black beans, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

A veneer of jaunty self-confidence thinly concealed his nervousness.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley