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in a secretive manner to avoid drawing attention
- He surreptitiously glanced at the answer sheet during the exam.
- The cat crept surreptitiously through the grass, stalking its prey.
- She surreptitiously checked her phone under the table during the meeting.
- The spy entered the building surreptitiously, avoiding surveillance.
- The students whispered surreptitiously during the silent library hours.
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