Example Sentences

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There’s no harm in a bit of rosy romanticization if it makes a life obscured by grief that much lighter.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“Its association with Hollywood, which is what most people probably think of as ‘the industry’ in L.A., has probably obscured the manufacturing presence, along with L.A.’s suburban image,” Westwick said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The bloodlust around the high-profile tit-for-tat obscured the fact that commercial hip-hop had become stagnant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The pop star's unique, and somewhat eerie mirrored mask obscured her face.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The valleys were white with fog and the top of Mount Cataract was entirely obscured, invisible in the cold haze.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt