veil
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The agriculture minister has called for an end to the "veil of secrecy" surrounding animal dumping incidents.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The veil between this world and the next is so thin that Clark can literally walk right through it, from his dingy store into the familiar yellow dimension of the film’s opening sequence.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
A world premiere by Gregory Spears casts a veil of dream-like haunting over the story of Sleeping Beauty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Abby Rodriguez, left, holds her wedding veil that she is lending Sophie Janinet, right, for her upcoming wedding.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Her wedding gown, ivory like her veil, was simple and girlish, and hiked at the rear to accommodate her tail.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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