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tight-lipped

[tahyt-lipt] / ˈtaɪtˈlɪpt /


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She and her team clearly do not expect to stay in No 11, but with the incoming No 10 team tight-lipped about its cast list, we just don't know.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Unsurprisingly, Swift and Kelce have been tight-lipped about wedding details, but keeping an event this huge under wraps is an uphill battle.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

But that tight-lipped strategy may not be as safe as it sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Apple has been tight-lipped about the details of the update and its partnership with Google.

From MarketWatch Jun. 6, 2026

Now, in front of Room 40, she flexed her fingers in a small wave hello, to which Vivian gave a tight-lipped smile in return.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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