secretiveness

Example Sentences

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These include "unusual secretiveness, particularly around devices, mobile phones, social media accounts".

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

Their secretiveness is a harbinger of the unfortunate trend Povitsky sees on the horizon: Gatekeeping is back.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2023

It was an uncharacteristic wave of employee advocacy at Apple, a company that even among its tight-lipped Silicon Valley peers has long been known for its secretiveness.

From Slate • Nov. 23, 2021

On the other hand, the uncertainty, and the secretiveness of it raise some eyebrows.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2021

There was a lot of whispering and telegraphing and general secretiveness, the details of which even my sensitive ears could not take in.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan