Example Sentences

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We’ve had closeted freethinkers as president but never one who was out and proud.

From Washington Post • May 8, 2019

He had closeted himself with high U.S. officers.

From Time Magazine Archive

For three days he had closeted himself in a secluded Capitol office, writing observations of and conclusions from his ten-week inspection of the Far and Near East.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reginald, however, had closeted himself that day in his studio busily writing.

From The House of the Vampire by Viereck, George Sylvester

I had closeted him; and now I had time to consider the situation.

From Down South or, Yacht Adventure in Florida by Optic, Oliver