hush-hush
Example Sentences
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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
Launched earlier this year, the hush-hush undertaking evaluated thousands of the company’s coffee shops across North America on profitability, and the experience of customers and baristas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025
“It was the kind of hush-hush tones in people, I knew something wasn’t right.”
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
For security reasons, it was a hush-hush affair.
From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024
It was so hush-hush that she and William could barely discuss it.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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