Example Sentences

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No one lies down—the chorus members don delicate face veils and hold lighted candles to show when they are sleeping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Her film is a satirical comedy about two newlywed brides getting accidentally swapped on a train because of their veils.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

The dance is hazy in my mind, a blur of translucent black veils and long silvery scarves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Giant waterwheels and turbines churn along the water's edge behind veils of smoke.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu