veil

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We have become fantastic at interacting with surfaces, all while our data is harvested and our attention monetized behind the veil of user-friendliness.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Azam Jangravi, an activist who fled Iran after protesting against the compulsory veil, said she initially favored the bombing campaign that targeted Iran’s leaders and security forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Doctors couldn’t find anything wrong with her but as soon as I said, ‘It’s a wrap,’ Saja pulled off her veil and became alive again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Ramia spoke quietly as she described being forced to wear a full body covering and niqab - a veil which leaves just the eye area exposed.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

It looked like there were two layers of clouds now, one layer lower, like gray veil spread before the other.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt