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in a corner

ADJECTIVE

behind-the-scenes

Synonyms

WEAK

backstage behind the curtain in the background in the dark sub-rosa under-the-table

ADJECTIVE

behind-the-scenes

Synonyms

WEAK

backstage behind the curtain in secret in the dark out of public view sub-rosa

Example Sentences

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But in a corner of inner east London, it was a different story.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

At the scene, nurses wept in a corner: "What has happened to our colleagues?"

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Gently easing off brake pressure in a corner and letting the car’s rear swing wide—trail-braking—is easily done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Robert De Niro sat quietly in a corner.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

Sela and her son skulked in a corner.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques