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in confidence





ADVERB
privately
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Do you have a story to share with the BBC London investigations team in confidence?

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Rebellion was rare in post-war parliaments but became more common in the Major, Blair and coalition governments as backbenchers grew in confidence and party management weakened.

From BBC May 16, 2026

Corcoran added: “He has grown in confidence, and I think he’s grown in an understanding of his own power to get things done.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

In a statement responding to the US plans, Afghanistan's foreign ministry said nationals abroad could return in "confidence and peace of mind", insisting there was no safety threat.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

He told Sullivan, in confidence, that he did not expect to remain satisfied doing just houses.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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