tight-lipped

Example Sentences

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While she’s tight-lipped about how next year’s set will update her raucous stadium tour, she did promise “a lot of different worlds for this show. I want to show all the evolution that I’ve had in my whole career, a really huge, innovative show.”

From Los Angeles Times

South Africa's government has remained tight-lipped on the situation since its statement earlier this month.

From BBC

Jack Smith as a literary character is tight-lipped and spare; Willis has been more voluble and open.

From Slate

The two countries began formal negotiations five years ago and remain tight-lipped about how much progress has been made on these sticking points, as well as the extent to which a treaty deal is contingent on resolving other U.S.-Canadian trade issues like over softwood lumber and electric vehicles.

From Seattle Times

Authorities have been tight-lipped about their investigation.

From Washington Times