clandestine
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There was no inkling that he would end up down the road at Highbury instead, the deal sealed during clandestine meetings with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and vice-chairman David Dein.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
He multiplied his connections and clandestine means of access.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Even though “war” is somewhat metaphorical here, it has always been waged like one, with military-grade equipment used to police neighborhoods, support clandestine spying operations and aid in the invasion of cities.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
With his eldest nearing the end of her time in primary school -- and clandestine courses in their northern city costing more than half his salary -- he sees no option but to leave.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
I tried to imply clandestine dealings with a high occupation official.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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