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tight-lipped

[tahyt-lipt] / ˈtaɪtˈlɪpt /


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Hargitay has been tight-lipped about what producers have in store for the night, though she did reveal her aspirations for doing something in the vein of an “SVU musical” during the ceremony.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

Warsh’s tight-lipped strategy faced a reality check at his second meeting, in July.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil has said new investors have been secured for next season but has been tight-lipped on the league's future plans and structure.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Warsh is more tight-lipped than his predecessor, Jerome Powell, and last week’s moves by the Treasury Department has made the situation even more uncertain for market-watchers.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

Her dress was a cream-colored parfait of flounces and bows, but her expression, so gay and animated a moment before, was now furious and tight-lipped.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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