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But dig a little bit deeper, and it is a whole different story: Middling performance at the index level is masking chaotic swings churning just beneath the surface.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

He argued that this “after-echo” of earlier supply shortages is masking faster progress toward price stability.

From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025

A smooth stock market on the surface is masking nerves and turbulence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

"One of the things we do as a boxer is masking our emotions and he's probably doing a lot of that."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Now, as the minutes disappear, the controlled chaos of the editing suggests that Michaels’ cool exterior is masking abject panic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025