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In Sardinia with Tony Blair, then the prime minister of Britain, Mr. Berlusconi wore an all-white ensemble complete with bandanna, prompting speculation that he was disguising a hair treatment.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2023

And, Miss Manners fears, his comment was disguising hurt feelings or even betraying sarcasm, since you did not reach out as promised but are obviously in town.

From Washington Post • Dec. 25, 2021

That was particularly frustrating; Mendez’s specialty was disguising and smuggling CIA assets who needed to be brought in from the cold.

From Slate • May 19, 2015

A plaintiffs' lawyer, however, alleged that the company was disguising a mass layoff to avoid paying 60 days' worth of pay and benefits to dismissed workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2014

If they appeared indifferent, it was supposed that Fanny was modestly veiling her genuine feelings, and that Oliver was disguising his to try the strength of hers.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza