covertly
in a way that is concealed or disguised; secretly: The witness alleges that the FBI asked him to covertly record conversations with his boss in a bid to tie him to a criminal hacking conspiracy.
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Do it in an obvious wayDon’t try to record covertly or hide away your camera, experts say.
You have the right to film police. Here’s how to do it effectively — and safely. | Geoffrey Fowler | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostEqually impressive, the Bailey bridge could be rolled across a gap from one side to the other, making it possible to build covertly or with little access to the other side.
Harassing a pregnant Republican House member so often that she covertly changed desks.
North Dakota’s House expelled a member for the first time. Women accused him of ‘disturbing’ harassment. | Andrea Salcedo, Tim Elfrink | March 5, 2021 | Washington PostHarrison said that the officers had body-worn cameras but that because they were in covert capacity, it is not known whether the cameras were on them or turned on during the exchange of gunfire.
Baltimore police fatally shot person who fired at officers, commissioner says | Emily Davies | November 9, 2020 | Washington PostAdobe said it has found a way to help news outlets build trust by enabling their readers to check whether news photos are deepfakes, or images covertly manipulated by artificial intelligence.
A junta can do it, using their military power to overtly or covertly control decisions at the highest level.
Valerie Jarrett, Obama Consigliere—and Democracy Killer | James Poulos | November 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne cannot rule out the possibility of covertly-trained attack iguanas.
So You Want to Rule a Kingdom? A Wacky History of One-Man Nations | Nina Strochlic | July 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey will find ways to punish you covertly and reward those that do go along with their narrative.
Exclusive: RT Anchor Liz Wahl Explains Why She Quit | James Kirchick | March 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAmid this backdrop Sir John ordered the General Post Office (GPO) covertly to monitor the King's telephone calls.
King Edward VIII's Phone Was Bugged By His Own Government | Tom Sykes | May 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWashington worked covertly because he needed to protect his university from real and violent danger.
He half-turned, once in a while, to cast a covertly-admiring glance at the young officers seated at their rear.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving HancockOnce June saw him covertly looking at his watch and she put both hands to her throat—stifled.
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | John Fox, Jr.Finkenstein and Kalkstein were always covertly rather of the Queen's party, and now stand reprimanded, and in marked disfavor.
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. VII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleHaving joined forces, all three of the plotters had advanced covertly upon Matt and Chub.
Motor Matt's Daring, or, True to His Friends | Stanley R. MatthewsKoyala covertly studied the resident's profile, so boyish, yet so masterfully stern, as he gazed into the forest depths.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles Beecham
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