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

The company remains tight-lipped about its hantavirus effort, though it confirmed last week that it had conducted “preclinical research” with the U.S.

From Barron's • May 13, 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

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

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

“You have my leave to go” Septon Cellador rose grey-faced and sweating, Othell Yar- wyck stiffly, Bowen Marsh tight-lipped and pale.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin