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clandestine

[klan-des-tin] / klænˈdɛs tɪn /


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Amid all the cleanup, little official attention has gone to the growing number of clandestine graves that groups of persistent, family-funded search teams have found in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Theo joins the Royal Air Force as a pilot; Tessa is recruited for clandestine work in occupied France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The first trial over his death was annulled last year following revelations that one of the judges took part in a clandestine documentary about the case.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Even with all the clandestine turmoil, NewsNation’s “unbiased” marketing still appeared to work in public.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

As he squeezed in beside her and felt her whole left side pressed against his right, he had to take a clandestine deep breath—she smelled like fruit and flowers—and force himself to focus.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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