be closeted with

Example Sentences

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Once or twice he thought of Semple, who must already be closeted with the Premier.

From The Rapids by Sullivan, Alan

It was barely noon, up to which hour he was supposed to be closeted with his pupil at the Allisons' home.

From A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike by King, Charles

Some of them never came again, but others would return in the afternoon and be closeted with him for hours.

From A Romantic Young Lady by Grant, Robert

Or, again, Mr. Balfour may be closeted with Professor Vardon, Doctor Ray or Vice-Chancellor Mitchell at the very moment when the Nicaraguan envoy is clamouring at the door.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 8, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

To be in her presence was to be closeted with the awfulness and splendour of God.

From The Kempton-Wace Letters by London, Jack