behind closed doors

Russell Vought, the White House's budget chief, briefed Republicans behind closed doors on what the impending layoffs could look like, although public details of those plans are sparse.

In contrast to the independent redistricting commission, which does its work in public, the maps were drawn behind closed doors in Sacramento, leading to criticisms that the process was undemocratic.

I heard women screaming from behind closed doors because male carers were doing their intimate care.

The World Athletics Championships concluded on Sunday night, following nine days of competition during which the sport's household names lit up Japan's National stadium, which four years ago hosted the Olympics behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Dodgers, who averaged 49,537 fans a game in 2025, have led the majors in attendance the last 12 years — excluding 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic forced teams to play behind closed doors.