Example Sentences

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When the Times asked his chief of staff why he had not been seen in New Jersey or Washington during all this time, the chief cryptically responded, “There’s no cameras where Tom is.”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“I’ve spent my life living in a dream I’ve never had,” he says, cryptically of his desire to finally travel thousands of miles to search out these creatures and check their DNA.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

First flagged on X by an account cryptically titled “,” the clip quickly went viral on social media over the weekend.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner on Tuesday batted away questions over the managerial vacancy at Manchester United, saying cryptically he is "not allowed to bet".

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

"You're going to like this," she said cryptically.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson