as in privately
in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others
the board of trustees met in camera to decide the fate of the embattled university president
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Adverb
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Addressing Gaps in the Market The company’s founder established XPRO Jet Charters after spending years flying privately and experiencing inconsistent service firsthand.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Other areas around the Civic Center were also considered, but many of the properties are privately owned, which is cost-prohibitive, Director of Public Works Dave Webb said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Detainees have a constitutional right to speak confidentially with an attorney.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In April 2023, SeatGeek filed confidentially for an IPO, and even hired bankers for the offering a year later.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Other times, Claude made a different calculus, choosing to play along during the retraining while secretly preserving its original values.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vionic Uptown Loafers These loafers are the epitome of what Vionic does best—they’re polished, supportive, and secretly built for long days on your feet.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“In camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20camera. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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