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close-lipped

[klohs-lipt] / ˈkloʊsˈlɪpt /




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The White House was also being close-lipped about any negotiations.

From Washington Times Jul. 4, 2023

Since her arrest on 6 July 2021, she has remained close-lipped about the whole time period.

From BBC Oct. 27, 2022

He is close-lipped about specific commercial relationships with the launch companies, but says that his company is “actively working” with some of them.

From The Guardian Apr. 21, 2018

To date, Waymo has been close-lipped about the nature of its autonomous testing.

From The Verge Oct. 31, 2017

It would have to be someone quick and close-lipped, for once rumors of those foul-smelling, inedible loaves spread, no respectable baker would dare come to Ashton Place for fear of the dreaded “bakehouse curse.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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