be closeted with

Example Sentences

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Once or twice he thought of Semple, who must already be closeted with the Premier.

From The Rapids by Sullivan, Alan

I chafed at it, for I wished to be closeted with him myself.

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

Some of them never came again, but others would return in the afternoon and be closeted with him for hours.

From A Romantic Young Lady by Grant, Robert

What she was working for was time—time for her father to come, time to be closeted with St. Vincent and learn all the details of what really had occurred.

From A Daughter of the Snows by London, Jack

Or, again, Mr. Balfour may be closeted with Professor Vardon, Doctor Ray or Vice-Chancellor Mitchell at the very moment when the Nicaraguan envoy is clamouring at the door.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 8, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir