Sentence examples for paper over from inspiring English sources

The phrase "paper over" is correct and usable in written English.
It generally means to attempt to conceal, gloss over, or ignore a problem or difficulty. For example: "The company tried to paper over the negative news stories about their product, but the truth eventually came out."

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paper over

verb

To superficially hide or disguise without addressing it; to provide a veneer of normality or success.

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The creditors must paper over their differences.

As Mr. Lott said, "You can't paper over that".

And there is the same attempt to paper over contradictions.

They just need to paper over their differences.

Fold the paper over once.

Flip the paper over again.

Turn the paper over again.

Flip the paper over, onto the back.

When done, turn the paper over again.

Then turn the paper over and repeat.

Fold paper over on itself again.

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