discreetly
Example Sentences
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In the power station's control room, the link to the Palace had been discreetly labelled as "Carnaby Street", in case any intruders had ever been tempted to switch off the Palace lights.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The musicians, discreetly performing at the back of the stage under the guidance of Mesoamerican instruments director Christopher García, charge the air with percussive Indigenous wonder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
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
“How’s that for temperature, Mr. Jankowski?” she asks, waving her hand in and out of the stream and keeping her gaze discreetly averted.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
