tight-lipped

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Apple has been tight-lipped about the details of the update and its partnership with Google.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

She has worked closely with England fast-bowling coach Chris Liddle, developing new skills which she remains tight-lipped about, and did bowl in three of the five intra-squad matches England held in South Africa in March.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The five Security Council permanent members remain tight-lipped about their intentions, and other contenders for UN chief might still emerge.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Gorka has been tight-lipped about the contents of his strategy.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Her dress was a cream-colored parfait of flounces and bows, but her expression, so gay and animated a moment before, was now furious and tight-lipped.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood