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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
a tell-all book about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that got him the vice presidential nomination
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
behind-the-scenes negotiations that resulted in the hostages being released unharmed
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Recent Examples of behind-the-scenes
The brothers have been bonding in a private behind-the-scenes den at the Carnivore Conservation Center but are beginning to explore beyond that space, officials said earlier this month.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Along with making the sequel, a documentary crew will be filming the entire behind-the-scenes process and the relationship between Cynthie and her co-star Jack Turner-Jones, who are actually rivals but also faked a romance during the press trail of the first movie thirteen years ago.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The Tonight Show appearance will follow later that week and a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the album will premiere on Netflix on March 27.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
Then listen to this week’s episode of Talking Dateline with Andrea and Blayne Alexander for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the episode.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Along with making the sequel, a documentary crew will be filming the entire behind-the-scenes process and the relationship between Cynthie and her co-star Jack Turner-Jones, who are actually rivals but also faked a romance during the press trail of the first movie thirteen years ago.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The Tonight Show appearance will follow later that week and a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the album will premiere on Netflix on March 27.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
Then listen to this week’s episode of Talking Dateline with Andrea and Blayne Alexander for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the episode.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind-the-scenes
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The city, under the new leadership of Zohran Mamdani, sued Jordan McGraw in January, accusing him of attempting to air episodes that would reveal confidential law enforcement information.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Adult Swim viewers became part of a late-night collective bearing witness to clandestine artifacts anyone who went to bed at a reasonable hour would only hear about from their bleary-eyed friends.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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The documentary is built around the investigative work of journalists Katya Hakim and Denis Korotkov who picked up the mantle from three colleagues who were brutally slain while looking into Wagner’s clandestine activities in Africa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Defense lawyers also claimed that four secret decrees Francis signed giving prosecutors wide-ranging powers to investigate violated the defendants' right to a fair trial.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The causes were entangling secret alliances, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the ensuing diplomatic brinksmanship.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Police K-9s on the ground, undercover officers, SWAT teams, drones, and sharpshooters are typically part of the LAPD's security posture for the Oscars, according to law enforcement sources.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 46-year-old's been charged with selling cocaine and methamphetamine to an undercover officer.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Every home includes a private backyard, smart technology and energy-efficient systems.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Get Ready: Katy Perry Has Released a Sneak Peek of Her New Song And the internet has receipts.—
Mehera Bonner,
Marie Claire,
15 Mar. 2017
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These shows join the likes of Conspiracies and Coverups, hosted by former CIA covert agent Andrew Bustamante, which launches on April 1, and Jeff Dunham’s The Cars That Drove Us, which premieres on March 31.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Department of the Treasury last Thursday designated Hayat Yolu as a key player in a covert global network that uses the guise of humanitarian aid to raise money overseas.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Among the programs is one to remove underground storage tanks so soil underneath them can be evaluated for contamination.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The site is now a health resort more than 400 feet underground people can visit to get treatments.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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