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tight-lipped

[tahyt-lipt] / ˈtaɪtˈlɪpt /


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While Apple has been tight-lipped about its AI strategy this year, Ives thinks that will change next month when the company holds its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance remained tight-lipped as he returned from Islamabad on Sunday without a major breakthrough in high-stakes talks to end the war in Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Nevertheless, investors will be looking out for any hints that rate hikes could be on the horizon at the ECB's next meetings, in April or June, although Lagarde is expected to stay tight-lipped.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I felt myself easing up but Vonetta stayed tight-lipped with arms crossed.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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