in secret
1 of 1adverb/ɪn ˈsikrɪt/
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in a manner that is away from public view or knowledge
- They met in secret to discuss their plans.
- The lovers met in secret to avoid scrutiny from others.
- The document was kept in secret, known only to a select few.
- The experiment was conducted in secret to prevent leaks of information.
- The negotiations took place in secret to avoid public speculation.
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