Example Sentences

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“Strong index performance has masked internal drama; dispersion of returns has jumped to post-Covid highs,” she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A lot was made of what life would look like for Spurs after Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich, but Postecoglou's impressive impact has masked their former striker's absence.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2023

“Because the team has done well it has masked that we’ve only got four English goalkeepers playing in the Premier League currently. Left backs, there aren’t many playing.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2022

M&S CEO Steve Rowe believes the pandemic has masked progress the 137-year-old group has made with its turnaround.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2021

But let us hurry on; the tale is distressing still, though time has masked it with a veil of ninety years.

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis