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carried out secretly or with concealment to avoid detection
- The clandestine meeting took place in the dimly lit alley, away from prying eyes and ears.
- They exchanged clandestine messages using encrypted codes to ensure their communication remained undetected.
- The spies operated in a clandestine manner, infiltrating enemy territory without raising suspicion.
- Despite their clandestine efforts, their covert operations were eventually uncovered by intelligence agencies.
- The clandestine affair between the two lovers was kept hidden from their families and friends, adding an element of thrill to their relationship.