discreetly

Example Sentences

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In my 30 years’ experience in markets—less discreetly focused on oil markets than some of the others here—that has been a dangerous tactic.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Aoki commissions the acerbic Jack to find and return his painting discreetly: “Nose around. Be a bit of a pest. There’s no one better than you to do that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Shortly after, bystander footage, discreetly filmed by a camp resident, picks up from the other direction to the CCTV.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Mojica even shares flirtatious moments onscreen while interviewing Noé Margarito Zaragoza, a dashing and stoic ranchero who lives discreetly as a gay man.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

She pats my other hand and leaves the room, discreetly ignoring my tears.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen