under wraps
Example Sentences
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China is regarded as another formidable player, though much of its quantum development effort remains under wraps.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
He has formed a superb partnership with the formidable Willian Pacho, who played a key role in keeping Kane under wraps until the England captain's strike in the dying seconds.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The letter named some high-profile investors who had agreed to participate, something usually kept under wraps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Carroll couldn’t quite believe they managed to keep Vance’s departure from this mortal coil under wraps.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
I must’ve gotten thrown off by the endless geek rants about globular clusters orbiting galactic cores, rants that I see are being kept under wraps in present company.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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