veiled

Example Sentences

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However, information from China is often veiled in secrecy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

That came after Adnan Hussain announced he was exiting the outfit due to "persistent infighting" and "veiled prejudice" against Muslim men.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Mary Earps also offered a veiled criticism of United when she joined PSG last year, saying the club's "transition" was "not aligned" with her career expectations.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

The televised meeting caps weeks of veiled and unveiled threats between the two leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Yet by a sense other than sight Pippin perceived that Gandalf had the greater power and the deeper wisdom, and a majesty that was veiled.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien