be closeted with

Example Sentences

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Of the doctor he saw but little: he never came to Greshamsbury unless to see Lady Arabella as doctor, or to be closeted with the squire.

From Doctor Thorne by Trollope, Anthony

Then get your warrant—when I give the word—and execute it one fine night when Caryll happens to be closeted with Everard.

From The Lion's Skin by Sabatini, Rafael

Once or twice he thought of Semple, who must already be closeted with the Premier.

From The Rapids by Sullivan, Alan

Some of them never came again, but others would return in the afternoon and be closeted with him for hours.

From A Romantic Young Lady by Grant, Robert

Or, again, Mr. Balfour may be closeted with Professor Vardon, Doctor Ray or Vice-Chancellor Mitchell at the very moment when the Nicaraguan envoy is clamouring at the door.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 8, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir