in secret
Example Sentences
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They say they used to listen to songs in secret, often not knowing who they were listening to, but clinging to the mysterious and hopeful lyrics.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
They told ProPublica it’s likely the first time in modern history that so many consequential decisions were made in secret by its nine members.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
There are those who worry that AI glasses introduce an easier way for people to be recorded in secret and without their consent.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Because this often happens in secret, you might never find out who helped or harmed your chances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The meeting was held in secret, and the parliamentarian, who spoke perfect English, having been educated at Oxford, asked for anonymity, which he believed would enable him to better work behind the scenes.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
