veiled

Example Sentences

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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

In briefings to local media, government sources have been more critical, labelling the rumours "wild speculation" -- in German, "wueste Spekulation", a word play seen as a veiled dig at Merz's potential challenger, Wuest.

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

However, information from China is often veiled in secrecy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Kamau’s words were clipped as he looked down his nose at the man with only thinly veiled disgust.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray