discreetly

Example Sentences

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But there are other ways you can leave relatives money discreetly, through a revocable trust that becomes irrevocable upon your death.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The influence and ethnicities blended in discreetly over the centuries, Guevarra says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

“We very discreetly make PA part of it and use his ‘aura and access,’ ” Stern wrote, referring to Prince Andrew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The authorities have also seen the continued use of so-called "taxi boats", which leave shore discreetly and almost empty before picking up dozens of migrants wading into shallow waters.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

It was as though tragedy lingered discreetly around her.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy