meet behind closed doors

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Next week, the estranged couple are expected to meet behind closed doors in a Rome courtroom for a second hearing over the missing merchandise.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2022

He added that the committee would likely meet next week, but it was not clear whether lawmakers would hold a public session or meet behind closed doors.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2022

It was due to meet behind closed doors on Sudan on Tuesday.

From Reuters • Oct. 26, 2021

Protest leaders were later invited to meet him in parliament, which they rejected saying they would not meet "behind closed doors".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2021

Execs meet behind closed doors to discuss how best to manipulate the dupes and rubes who consume what advertisers are selling.

From Slate • Nov. 29, 2019