clandestinely

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That shut down Iran’s network of shadow ships, which for years defied U.S. sanctions on Iran’s substantial oil exports by going dark at sea before clandestinely transferring their cargoes to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

All wanted in the United States, the men operate clandestinely.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

“I had not actually seen Rasoulof’s film because when we make films clandestinely, we don’t talk about them, even with our close friends,” he explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

To fight an elusive enemy operating clandestinely at night and from hideouts deep in swamps and jungles, the U.S. military turned to environmental modification technologies.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025

“You gotta get this message out as clandestinely as possible,” she said, “without letting the administration know what you’re doing. How will y’all communicate with folks online?”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro