paper over
verb
papered over; papering over; papers over
1
: to gloss over, explain away, or patch up (differences, disparities, etc.) especially in order to maintain a semblance of unity or agreement
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the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity
the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound
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More meaningful, perhaps, is the criticism that reflects the continuing divisions between the party’s left and center that Biden’s presidency papered over — a conflict that seems destined to be revived in the coming months and years.
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Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
His speech about moving forward and feeling proud of his players sounds about right, a PR attempt designed to paper over the past and create space for a new Hernandez-less Patriots.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
In a 1988 promotional ad for WXYZ-TV’s weathercasters, Jerry Hodak threw a crumpled piece of paper over his shoulder, which Rob Kress caught in a wastebasket without even looking away from his desk.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
Alam skillfully demonstrates how the notion of entitlement papers over the gap between the fantasy of the American dream and the reality of American life.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
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Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
His speech about moving forward and feeling proud of his players sounds about right, a PR attempt designed to paper over the past and create space for a new Hernandez-less Patriots.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
In a 1988 promotional ad for WXYZ-TV’s weathercasters, Jerry Hodak threw a crumpled piece of paper over his shoulder, which Rob Kress caught in a wastebasket without even looking away from his desk.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
Alam skillfully demonstrates how the notion of entitlement papers over the gap between the fantasy of the American dream and the reality of American life.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20over. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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