veiled

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But for every poorly aged joke, there’s a gag or a bit of veiled social commentary that’s surprisingly progressive for its time.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

It may be tempting to say what you’ll do if you don’t get results, with veiled threats of one kind or another, but consumer experts suggest it’s best not to go too far.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

In the courtroom, Ms Pelicot and her family sat through nearly four months of veiled insinuations and open accusations of complicity from both the defendants and their lawyers.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Mr. Menzies imbues Chris with understated intensity as the equilibrium he has established is undermined by Annie’s presence and her barely veiled hostility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The great billows of smoke veiled their audacity.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson