Sentence examples for on the smokescreen from inspiring English sources

But if we are to impose restrictions on smoking in the home, let's not rely on the smokescreen of threats to the well-being of nonsmokers.

Speculation about their relationship seems part of the smokescreen.

While abstract ideas like the Palestinian "Right of Return" have become the proverbial carrot-on-the-stick used as a smokescreen to stall and avoid the real issues, Fleifel's films get to the heart of the matter, and tackle the issues head on, with great humanity.

Indeed, his allies suggest that attacks on Mr Trichet may create a useful smokescreen for the more important business of getting on quietly with economic reform.Unfortunately the smokescreen is not likely to help.

We should be suspicious of the silent termination of the target behind the smokescreen of a non-announcement on graduate tax.

Her bill hobbles it, using the smokescreen of security issues that are well on their way to being resolved.

There were acts of such heroism on 15/04 too, but we never had the chance to celebrate them because they were hidden behind the smokescreen.

Behind the smokescreen, Mr Berlusconi is gathering the fruits of office again.

"That is the smokescreen of those who are afraid to be accountable".

Along comes the smokescreen debate of a debt ceiling crisis.

Operation Mascot, which was to be conducted by Victorious, Furious, and on 17 July, was frustrated by the heavy smokescreen over the battleship.