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confidential

[kon-fi-den-shuhl] / ˌkɒn fɪˈdɛn ʃəl /


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According to his lawyers, Tan "repeatedly instructed recruits and his team not to bring or disclose former employers' confidential information."

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

In a confidential letter that preceded the June resignation of Los Angeles Unified Supt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

OpenAI said in the blog post that Tan has always told his team that they “do not want, and must not use” confidential information from other companies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

He said meetings between investors and government ministries -- sometimes involving confidential information -- can help calm some fears and promote a better image of the country and region.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

The Priestley letter was “a confidential communication” that was “never meant to trouble the public mind.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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