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confidential

[kon-fi-den-shuhl] / ˌkɒn fɪˈdɛn ʃəl /


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"Today's outcome is a victory for The New York Times and for every journalist who relies on confidential sources to report in the public interest," RSF said.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The authorisations used were "disproportionate" and broke the law on privacy and the protection of confidential journalistic sources.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

YouTube reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C. in June, with TikTok and Snap following with their own settlements on July 1 and July 20 respectively.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Bisignano also accessed a draft complaint from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about a questioned derivatives trade that was a confidential document only seen by a few members of the legal department, some said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Manet leaned forward and spoke in more confidential tones as well.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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