secrecy

Example Sentences

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“I don’t quite understand the need for all this secrecy. Don’t law enforcement agencies usually want to publicize big arrests? Aren’t smuggling busts public information?”

From Literature

Some sleuths have resorted to studying body language as they try to pierce the veil of secrecy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the years, many Catholics have wondered about the apparent contradiction between this open display of faith and the Gospel’s call for secrecy and public reticence in matters of religion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wu-Tang Clan envisioned the unique album and its secrecy as a form of protest against the devaluation of music in the era of streaming.

From The Wall Street Journal

It goes without saying that secrecy is essential.

From Literature