behind closed doors

Example Sentences

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“I have definitely heard from my agent that, behind closed doors, a lot of people are like ‘Oh, we’d love to support queer athletes.

From Los Angeles Times

Behind closed doors, some of them had been pressing hard for concessions.

From BBC

Much of the trial was held behind closed doors to protect the identity of his wife.

From BBC

But behind closed doors, the board voted 5 to 0 to approve a settlement, according to meeting minutes, ensuring that there would probably never be a public airing of the allegations against the teacher or superintendent.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith's testimony to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee was being held behind closed doors, but several US media outlets obtained excerpts of his prepared remarks.

From Barron's