behind closed doors
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Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Bondi’s interview with the committee will happen behind closed doors with members of the committee and staff and will not be filmed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"Any talks around Pakistan are likely to stay behind closed doors when Rubio meets leaders in Delhi," Prakash added.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Beyond diplomatic niceties and behind closed doors, Beijing will be looking for small, concrete achievements, analysts said, but will stay "realistically pragmatic" given Trump's unpredictable nature.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
We kept the program largely behind closed doors, rather than thrusting these girls into the media fray.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
