tight-lipped

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The company remains tight-lipped about its hantavirus effort, though it confirmed last week that it had conducted “preclinical research” with the U.S.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Friar has been tight-lipped about the company’s public listing plans, even to some of OpenAI’s closest investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

But at the very last minute the celebratory parade, to be attended by the president, was cancelled - and the government and military were tight-lipped about why.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Cat had quit asking because Mom met every question with a tight-lipped smile and vague answers.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn