secretly

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Ramos pointed to a scene where Nikki throws a tantrum over being excluded from a “boys’ night” that secretly includes other women.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

According to TMZ, Swift even secretly had a “massive stage” built offsite to use at the venue, which can hold up to 22,000 people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Rights groups petitioned the high court, saying the facility was being developed secretly and without consultation, but Kenya's government ignored a court order to pause work on the site.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

When I was 17, I started an internship at the now-revered magazine Sassy, where I hoped, also secretly, that I might glean some wardrobe intel from the staff of cool twentysomething women.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Ned Moffat had just married Sallie Gardiner, and Meg couldn’t help contrasting their fine house and carriage, many gifts, and splendid outfit with her own, and secretly wishing she could have the same.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott