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confidential

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


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Although terms of the separation are confidential, there was a pending judgment of divorce that needed approval from the New York County Supreme Court as of Wednesday, according to People.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

The letter, signed by Sanz in September, said the documents could not be released because the criminal investigation is under secreto de sumario, a court order keeping the case file confidential.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Durkan said many of the letters appear to have been sent by health trusts, government departments and banks, and are likely to contain confidential, sensitive information.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Saying the award was “outsized” and “supported by neither the facts nor the law,” Stifel contested the panel’s decision in federal court; the parties later reached a confidential settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Agent Burger told headquarters, “This arrangement is strictly confidential and not to be divulged outside of this Bureau to anyone, under any circumstances.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann


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