in secrecy
Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words
done without others knowing
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Examples (10)
- The drugs squad operates in the greatest secrecy.
- The plans for the new project were developed in absolute secrecy.
- They met in complete secrecy to discuss the sensitive matter.
- The ancient ritual was performed in utmost secrecy, away from prying eyes.
- He worked in total secrecy on his invention for years.
- The negotiations were conducted in strict secrecy to avoid public interference.
- The artist created her masterpiece in quiet secrecy, revealing it only upon completion.
- For security reasons, the operation was planned in complete secrecy.
- She preferred to handle personal matters in private secrecy.
- The details of the treaty were kept in strict secrecy until ratification.