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eyes-only

American  
[ahyz-ohn-lee] / ˈaɪzˈoʊn li /

adjective

  1. (of a communication) secret or confidential and meant to be seen only by the person to whom it is directed.

    an eyes-only report.

Etymology

Origin of eyes-only

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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She counts herself as a gatherer, an “eyes-only forager” rather than a hunter equipped with metal detector and shovel.

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