secretive
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Their second day of meetings was held at Zhongnanhai, an imperial garden and lake district that has served as the secretive seat of power for the Chinese Communist Party since the revolution of 1949.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“People are very secretive about their ramp spots,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
They are secretive about what action they would take if UK government objections persist.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The company already announced a surprising acquisition earlier this year, purchasing the secretive AI audio startup Q.ai.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
It’s a secretive, watchful forest, though hard to get lost in, so close to the shore.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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