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secretive

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


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His defence pushed back on "sensational" allegations against him, arguing that some claims "sound bizarre and secretive" because the nature of intelligence work "can be bizarre and secretive".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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 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

The two creatures sat out upon the ramparts sharing lunch, conversing in low secretive tones.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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