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noun ADJ. absolute, total | great, strict | excessive, unnecessary | commercial, official VERB + SECRECY maintain | be shrouded in | swear sb to All the researchers on the project are sworn to secrecy. SECRECY + VERB surround sth PREP. in ~ The drugs squad operates in the greatest secrecy. | ~ about The organization has managed to maintain secrecy about its activities. PHRASES a blanket/cloak/veil of secrecy A blanket of secrecy surrounded the tribunals.
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