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discreetly

[dih-skreet-lee] / dɪˈskrit li /






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But there are other ways you can leave relatives money discreetly, through a revocable trust that becomes irrevocable upon your death.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

For a moment, it’s not clear if this is part of the show or a medical incident until Chowdhury, discreetly occupying a seat in the audience, asserts himself as the director.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The world of prepping can be a very secretive place, ranging from "discreetly storing supplies to full 'lone wolf' isolation, much of the time to avoid stigma and labelling" with other focus on community building.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Both are nuclear powered and can operate discreetly in waters around the world, allowing commanders to launch covert strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

His hair was parted low on the right side so that some twenty or thirty yellow hairs could discreetly cover the nakedness of his head.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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