furtive in the PONS Dictionary

furtive Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

cast a furtive glance
поглеждам крадешком
furtive [or covert] glance
скришен поглед

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Her era of furtive eroticism was over and there was no point in scrapbooking it.
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Hol opposed their efforts in a furtive secret war for several years.
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In the faded squares of shabby houses, in the furtive alleys and darkened pubs, the word is out that he is back in town, more vicious and cunning than ever.
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The male figure is relatively small, crouching subserviently, and fully clothed; he has an anxious or furtive look.
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In regions where larger ant species are numerous they may be more furtive in their food-gathering behaviour.
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The speakers optionally either reduced the two vowels to a single vowel or oppositely expanded them to emphasize each vowel separately, sometimes forming a furtive glide in between, or.
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Owing to furtive jealousy and vested interest, modern science abhors open discussion and wilfully banishes those scientists who question the orthodox views.
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Today, they are not quite as furtive, but they do still try to remain under the radar for the most part to protect their clients.
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They carry on a furtive relationship which leaves him torn between the passion, and knowing that he is doing something wrong.
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Repeal would protect families from the crime, corruption, and furtive drinking that prohibition had created.
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