hidden agenda
Example Sentences
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Speaking exclusively to BBC News, Fenton Bailey said he did not believe there was a "hidden agenda" behind the decision, but feared "vulnerable communities are going to be even more vulnerable".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
In a moment of such great uncertainty, Kanbei becomes the one person Murashige can trust, although his counsel might contain a hidden agenda.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
A spokeswoman for the Israeli embassy said Israel shares intelligence with the U.S. because of the close partnership between the two countries and not to advocate for a hidden agenda like advocating for war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“It is a rejection of the belief that there is some sort of hidden agenda of indoctrination. None of that is happening.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
I look back down at the drawing, rotating his questions in my mind like I’m searching for their hidden agenda.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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