Example Sentences

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But as someone who was in the chamber for that speech, those affects papered over a frequent incomprehensibility.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

So are the cracks being papered over and how deep does the pothole problem go?

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Ekitike's quickfire double papered over the cracks of another concerning first half performance for Arne Slot.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

For a long time, ChatGPT’s blistering growth had papered over these internal differences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The lower three quarters of the windows had been papered over, so the restaurant was dim and cool.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu