secretive
Example Sentences
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Mr. Carlsson introduces us to this insular, secretive world with the unhurried ease of a seasoned guide.
Nauru's president said the arrival of immigrants resettled from Australia under a secretive deal would require extra security measures in the Pacific nation, according to an interview transcript with the leader released this week.
From Barron's
FXTs are generally secretive in nature and occur far from the Earth.
From Space Scoop
He was also a steely, secretive poser who worked overtime to airbrush his image.
The Yantar may be described by Moscow as a research vessel, but it is part of Russia's secretive Main Directorate for Deep Sea Research, or GUGI, which reports directly to the defence ministry.
From BBC
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