Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

At the Beijing 2008 Olympics, 14 countries had veiled women.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2012

It was observed that nothing could induce her to go abroad after darkness had veiled the earth.

From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 by Jones, James Athearn

This, then, was by implication the history of the woman at his side; it disposed of the mystery that had veiled her situation here.

From Wild Oranges by Hergesheimer, Joseph

For there had been no time for signalling, the snow had veiled the cliffs across the miles, and Wayne must send word of his sudden necessary change of plans.

From The Short Cut by Johnson, Frank Tenney

Hitherto, in her cold, proud presence all passion had veiled itself; this unhappy wife laid hers bare, and my lady was at a loss what to say.

From A Mad Love by Brame, Charlotte M.