furtive

Example Sentences

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Their celebrations were furtive and short-lived to avoid riot police or other authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“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

Later, in furtive visits to internet cafes, he came across gay romance stories, but they often focused on lives far from his own, featuring closeted white jocks living in snowy towns.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

In the meantime, he also stole furtive glances at Special Counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor who has now indicted him in two separate federal cases.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023

Sohrab looked down at his feet, but kept stealing shy, furtive glances at me.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini