secretive
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Becky Peterson, who covers Tesla and Elon Musk, and Corrie Driebusch, who writes about initial public offerings and secretive private companies, will be answering your questions on June 5 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
They are secretive about what action they would take if UK government objections persist.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The Solomon Islands are seen as one of China's closest partners and backers in the South Pacific, and they signed a secretive security pact in 2022.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Even Clarisse from the Ares cabin was there, back from her secretive scouting mission.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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