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

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

The five Security Council permanent members remain tight-lipped about their intentions, and other contenders for UN chief might still emerge.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Gorka has been tight-lipped about the contents of his strategy.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

“Hi,” she said, smiling a tight-lipped kind of smile.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon