veil

Example Sentences

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“Everything started getting covered in a thick veil. It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn’t get through,” she explained.

From MarketWatch

I can hardly see him through my black veil.

From Literature

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered veiled backing for Alberta's independence last week.

From Barron's

My mother’s been surprising me all day, and it feels like a veil’s been removed and I’m finally getting to know her.

From Literature

Her white umbrella, matching wide-brimmed hat and long gauzy veil was complemented by a sleeveless turquoise dress over pleated white trousers.

From Barron's