How to Use conceal in a Sentence

conceal

verb
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  • The editorial accused the government of concealing the truth.
  • The defendant is accused of attempting to conceal evidence.
  • Glass walls connect the indoor spaces to the backyard, which is concealed by tall shrubs and a wood fence.
    — Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
  • Will their privileged parents shield them by concealing the truth?
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2024
  • The dispatcher asked if Bodden was still at the store concealing items, which the caller confirmed.
    — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
  • But concealing bad things during an election isn’t a crime, and none of the business records at issue were created until after the election.
    — The Editors, National Review, 29 May 2024
  • One suspect grabbed approximately $636 worth of items and concealed them on his person while the other acted as lookout.
    — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
  • Ducrot, fearful of being considered tainted, concealed her condition.
    — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024
  • The humanity of his character, concealed in his early filial interactions, will not be denied.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
  • Some include limitations on wearing masks in public to conceal someone’s identity or require permission for larger groups to march through the city.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, The Denver Post, 23 July 2024
  • Newton said the bill focuses on criminalizing masks only for the purpose of concealing one's identity.
    — CBS News, 17 May 2024
  • Ephron told the court Phillips appeared to be concealing a knife.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Barton spotted a hole in one of the walls, concealed by pink satin curtains.
    — Elaine Blair, The New York Review of Books, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The cocaine was concealed in the clothes racks' metal pipes, photos show.
    — Emma Colton, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The post also claims that rockets are launched near oceans to conceal their crash landings on Earth.
    — Isabella Fertel, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • Sources Though agents searched Trump's bedroom, a small door in one of the walls was concealed behind a large dresser and a big TV, sources said.
    — Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The curved doors on either side conceal a charging station and pantry space.
    — Chantal Lamers, House Beautiful, 13 July 2023
  • Even an official act can be a crime if done to commit or conceal a crime.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
  • The drawers pull down and are perfect for concealing shoes.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
  • At the end of the day, simply close the closet doors to conceal your workstation and keep your home looking clutter-free.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
  • This conduct served to conceal the close connection to Alameda, as well as the criminal source of some of the funds.
    — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 26 Oct. 2023
  • During the day, the frogs conceal themselves in the tropical forest leaves using their bright green backs.
    — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
  • No buckles, grommets, hardware or décor may conceal any part of the bag.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Her hands were painted in blues and greens and decorated to conceal any trace of human skin.
    — Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • There was the tight Grecian gown that weighed a million pounds, and the gossamer white-and-silver one that barely concealed my nipples.
    — Ruth Madievsky, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2023
  • Add buffer days in case bad weather hits; thick cloud cover can conceal the lights.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The ocean of green and blue effortlessly conceals a coffee station and pantry, causing the room to feel bigger.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Still, Russia made no effort to conceal its delight over the rift, which pits Kyiv against one of its closest allies.
    — David L. Stern, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Saint Laurent kept the models’ tresses concealed — which meant head covers or short, picked out afros.
    — Essence, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Carter then approached Jenkins from behind with the knives concealed and stabbed him in the lower back, police allege in the complaint.
    — Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024

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