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discreetly

[dih-skreet-lee] / dɪˈskrit li /






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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

He explains that, months before the attack, Cuban and US officials were discreetly exploring a possible normalisation of relations, in anticipation of a potential second term for Bill Clinton.

From BBC May 20, 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

It was such a strong itch that she could not refrain from discreetly scratching it, but nothing gave her any relief.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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