secrecy

Example Sentences

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"This offending thrives in secrecy online and behind closed doors. It is the job of the criminal justice system to bring it out into the open to deliver for victims and survivors."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Preparations for the event have been conducted in the utmost secrecy, with top reporters from the usually staid New York Times forced to sleuth through local hotels for hints of the guest list.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Even with the secrecy, rumors of drama have emerged.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

According to testimony from the Delaware case, the company allowed Chinese investors to buy stakes in SpaceX so long as the money was routed through the Cayman Islands or other offshore secrecy hubs.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

“I established a protocol of secrecy disguised as an air of mystery. My counsel is the reason this venue moves from location to location unannounced. It benefits both players.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern