Sentence examples for * smokescreen in from inspiring English sources

But the inconsistencies in his past had been used as a "smokescreen" in his case.

Any references to the Soviet past are a smokescreen: in terms of social security, secure housing or full employment, the Soviet state long ago ceased to exist.

The M825A1 rounds, which are the kind identified as being fired by Israeli forces, are made primarily for use as a smokescreen in a way that limits their effect as an incendiary weapon, experts say.

He added: "It's hard when a new coach comes in and wants his own team, but I'm sorry I had to be part of the purge, or the smokescreen in front of the purge".

Feeling guilty for being tempted is unwise and unhealthy, and is a smokescreen in and of itself, as it detracts from the simple pleasure of learning and growing by experience and through decision-making.

He added: "These shells were used only to create smokescreens, in keeping with international law".

White phosphorus is allowed to be used as a smokescreen on the battlefield in certain situations, but its use in civilian areas is prohibited under United Nations conventions.

Chappelle-Nadal called the amendment "filled with hate" and cloaked in a "smokescreen of religion".

"... the Tories seem intent on running a national strategy using Cameron as a smokescreen while Timpson hides in the shadows.

Sarojeni V. Rengam, Executive Director, Pesticide Action Network Asia & the Pacific (PAN AP), explained how public/private partnerships have provided a smokescreen for land grabs in the Philippines and East Malaysia.

Of "Norwegian Wood" Lennon commented: "I was trying to be sophisticated in writing about an affair ... but in such a smokescreen way that you couldn't tell".