tight-lipped
Example Sentences
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She is expected to announce an age limit but officials have been tight-lipped on the details, and whether the ban will be restricted to social media or include other platforms like gaming apps.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Hargitay has been tight-lipped about what producers have in store for the night, though she did reveal her aspirations for doing something in the vein of an “SVU musical” during the ceremony.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
At the world premiere for series two of the Netflix show on Wednesday night, stars including Maya Jama, Hugh Bonneville and Theo James remained tight-lipped about the prospect of Meghan joining the cast.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Warsh’s tight-lipped strategy faced a reality check at his second meeting, in July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The white citizens of Richmond, tight-lipped and hollow-eyed, take it all in.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
