in a corner

ADJECTIVE

behind-the-scenes

Synonyms

WEAK

backstage behind the curtain in the background in the dark sub-rosa under-the-table

ADJECTIVE

behind-the-scenes

Synonyms

WEAK

backstage behind the curtain in secret in the dark out of public view sub-rosa

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"It's not over in a corner, broken in half. It's almost saying, you know, 'here I am. Help me'."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He now runs two restaurants in the city –- one in Soho's buzzing Kingly Court and another nestled in a corner of the vibrant Somerset House arts centre.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Robert De Niro sat quietly in a corner.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

Fadhli pointed to some boxes of basic medical supplies squirreled away in a corner.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“Hmm, she’s not in my office,” she replied, gamely looking behind her as if the missing Ginny might be in a corner.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

in a corner

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