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furtive

[fur-tiv] / ˈfɜr tɪv /


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In between darting to furtive meetings about the fledgling movement, King managed to win the women's doubles at Queen's that week.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

That made it close enough for him to make furtive trips to get belongings from his home.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

Not exactly a secret, my complicated thoughts and feelings about my deeply personal connection to New York’s darkest day had always registered internally as something furtive.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

“They’re recovering. They’re aggressive … they’re biting again,” he said, noting that’s a healthy sign for the usually furtive creatures.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

The snickering that followed was furtive and cruel.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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