in confidence
Example Sentences
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However, after a Jack Conan try was ruled out for Tom O'Toole's knock-on, Wales grew in confidence with a couple of mood-lifting turnovers from captain Dewi Lake and Alex Mann as Edwards' straightforward penalty put them on the board.
From BBC
“You told me in confidence. We’re best friends, and best friends tell each other everything. So I’ll take this secret to my grave, even though I believe you’re wasting Anony Mouse. Just think about how cool you’d be if people knew!”
From Literature
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The fall in confidence comes despite an uptick in business activity in February, according to recent PMI data.
The service, at York High School, is free to use and can be accessed in confidence by parents who need additional support.
From BBC
However, it was still positive, indicating further growth in confidence regarding labor-market conditions, the survey said.
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