open secret
Example Sentences
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Why this was so is an open secret: At 78 years old, Mr. Biden was the oldest man to become president for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Sometimes, an associate’s connection to The Fellowship is an open secret, but rarely to the public.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
In the town, the business of sham dog shelters is an open secret.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
On Tuesday, the defense insisted on the Brazao brothers' innocence, while noting that links between local power and criminals were an open secret.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
The open secret of the Maafa had been bothering me throughout my time here, and it had taken something High John said to make me understand.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
