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secrecy

[see-kruh-see] / ˈsi krə si /


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There’s some wan comedy in an early scene where these new-ish lovers debate the ethics of secrecy while revealing the skeletons they’ve been hiding from each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

For all the secrecy behind not only the identity of Applied Digital’s customers but also the location of its facilities, Wall Street is flush with fans of the stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The agriculture minister has called for an end to the "veil of secrecy" surrounding animal dumping incidents.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But operating in secrecy, among like-minded people, the results are inevitable.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

“Biddy,” said I, after binding her to secrecy, “I want to be a gentleman.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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