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secretive

[see-kri-tiv, si-kree-] / ˈsi krɪ tɪv, sɪˈkri- /


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Rico’s assistance comes at a price: Kendal must assist a fledgling agent who’s infiltrated a secretive and seemingly nefarious tech company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This scrap of unscripted conversation is one of the few glimpses into a highly secretive relationship.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

They also asked for an assessment of risk for US citizens of any future Iranian strike on Israel's secretive Dimona nuclear research center.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Throughout the collie and shepherd years we kept a succession of drowsy, secretive cats that seemed to enjoy a unique bond with our mother.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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