tight-lipped

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Nevertheless, investors will be looking out for any hints that rate hikes could be on the horizon at the ECB's next meetings, in April or June, although Lagarde is expected to stay tight-lipped.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

As they lined up to play South Korea in their first game of the tournament, a camera panned across the team, whose faces were drawn and tight-lipped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The family is tight-lipped, the bakers even more so.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

A move to the same role at the United States Tennis Association appears imminent, although he has remained tight-lipped - for once - when it comes to his future.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 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