veiling
Example Sentences
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The fabled front was always understood to be window dressing veiling frustrations, squelched desires, and countless other malignancies.
From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2023
She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2023
The role of the morality police, which enforces veiling laws, came under scrutiny after a detainee, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, died in its custody in mid-September.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
Emily maintains a steady exterior calm veiling her interior panic.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
She lifted the cover from the pot of rice, and steam rose like a thick smoke, veiling her face.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
