behind closed doors

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Over the next two months, the report went through a series of edits — behind closed doors and without Cook’s involvement.

From Los Angeles Times

"We also reject the attempts by traditional elders who want to resolve this case through clan customs or behind closed doors."

From BBC

“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