secret
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At a recent visit to the chain’s Times Square location, it was clear the secret had gotten out: At least a dozen people were waiting in line to place their orders on touch-screens.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
"Anything we released to the American public will also be known by the Russian secret service, Chinese government, and adversaries," Appel pointed out.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott are fire and ice in this depiction of the run-up to D-day, a secret operation that required total commitment — and no rain.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Sometimes, an associate’s connection to The Fellowship is an open secret, but rarely to the public.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
It feels furtive, secret, a relic I use to remember and to punish myself.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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