covertly

Example Sentences

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Covertly filming women on nights out to upload the videos to social media should be made illegal, the Liberal Democrats have said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Covertly, he continued to work after hours at the Cavendish on the “helical” structure of DNA.

From The Guardian • May 9, 2016

Covertly testing the public defense structure has essentially become a tradition for reporters.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2014

Covertly he tried to persuade other Wampanoag that he could better protect them against the Narragansett than Massasoit.

From Slate • Nov. 23, 2013

Covertly, hilariously, behind Granddad’s back while he drove the motorboat.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart