Example Sentences

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It’s unclear if the asteroid will obscure the entire star, producing a total eclipse.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

If what we really want is accountability, openness isn’t, on its own, enough – we need to find a way to contain disgrace to its source, or the mud bath will obscure the moral.

From The Guardian • Nov. 27, 2017

The First Amendment Coalition and The Sacramento Bee’s editorial board were among opponents that said the law will obscure labor negotiations rather than make them more transparent.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2015

Shades will obscure extraordinary river and city views much of the time to keep out the searing morning and afternoon light.

From Economist • Apr. 23, 2015

“You won’t see me, you’ll be crying so hard that the thick fog round you will obscure the prospect.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott