secretive
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Becky Peterson, who covers Tesla and Elon Musk, and Corrie Driebusch, who writes about initial public offerings and secretive private companies, will be answering your questions on June 5 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
But secretive military moves are also afoot, with plans for upgraded or new runways for both military and civilian use.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Before a lunch at Zhongnanhai, the secretive headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party, Trump asked Xi if he was special for getting to visit the compound.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
They are secretive about what action they would take if UK government objections persist.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The farmhouses sat next to the road, quiet and clean, secretive.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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