veil

Example Sentences

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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

Unlike the military, “the Basij are part of society,” said Azam Jangravi, an Iranian activist who campaigned against the compulsory veil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

As she spends more time with her family, she gradually lifts the veil on her uncle's life and learns more about what led to his death.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Her veil was gone, and she looked distinctly rumpled.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray