behind closed doors
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Another 40,000 or so said the proposal “prevents investors like me from accessing information about companies; lets companies hide behind closed doors; and allows fraud to fester.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The justices hear arguments behind closed doors with limited public access, with no video or live audio.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
“This is the tip of the iceberg. Apple lacks visibility into what’s been happening behind closed doors at OpenAI, where such misconduct is normalized and exemplified by leadership,” according to the lawsuit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
It previously had said it would seek public input and not make the decision behind closed doors.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
They did not speak until they were behind closed doors.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
