hush-hush

Example Sentences

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Gerko often posts acerbic barbs on LinkedIn about XTX’s rivals, making him an unusually vocal figure in the hush-hush world of computerized traders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

We witnessed a rarity in the House this week: A public “trial” before the usually hush-hush House Ethics Committee.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

“It was the kind of hush-hush tones in people, I knew something wasn’t right.”

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Management did a hush-hush trial run over the weekend before deciding to officially open Monday morning.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Graduation, the hush-hush magic time of frills and gifts and congratulations and diplomas, was finished for me before my name was called.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou