under wraps

Example Sentences

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Cannes had kept the award under wraps until the actor walked on stage for the premiere wearing a black suit and a white beret.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Cannes had kept the award under wraps until Travolta walked on stage for the premiere.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But alleged efforts to keep the operation under wraps failed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Majestic says it has multiple customers lined up, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, starting in 2027, but declined to give any names because the deals are still under wraps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

They knew, none better, that the nation’s safety depended on keeping some things under wraps.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield