hush-hush

Example Sentences

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We witnessed a rarity in the House this week: A public “trial” before the usually hush-hush House Ethics Committee.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Launched earlier this year, the hush-hush undertaking evaluated thousands of the company’s coffee shops across North America on profitability, and the experience of customers and baristas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025

“It was the kind of hush-hush tones in people, I knew something wasn’t right.”

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

For security reasons, it was a hush-hush affair.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

Graduation, the hush-hush magic time of frills and gifts and congratulations and diplomas, was finished for me before my name was called.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou