Sentence examples for smokescreen and from inspiring English sources

"This seems like Iranian tactics: they would like to put up a smokescreen and link things that can't be linked".

Using religious language as a smokescreen, and with promises of strict religious ceremonies, it claims it will "keep it halal".

Mandelson then tried to put up a comedy smokescreen and blamed the BBC for the non-appearance of Peppa Pig.

That was a smokescreen" – and some sharp observations on developments in national security since the 9/11 attacks.

Mr. Kennard has called the interference claims "a smokescreen" and simply an attempt to protect existing broadcasters.

W., Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld declared war on a tactic, stoked fear as a smokescreen and treated pre-emptive attacks as just.

Look for the Jawbone ERA to hit Jawbone.com later this afternoon in four different colors ("Shadowbox", "Smokescreen", "Midnight", and "Silver Lining"), and retail spots like Apple and Best Buy come January 23rd.

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.

As a consequence, we regularly faced death threats, smokescreens and bureaucratic obstructions.

And he put that knowledge to good effect in the world of smokescreens and two-way mirrors which he inhabited for many years.

White phosphorus munitions are typically employed to illuminate and mark battlefield areas and create smokescreens, and the Israeli military has acknowledged using them for those purposes in Gaza.