The government was accused of trying to introduce the tax by stealth.

有人指责政府想不事声张地开征这种税。

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'Why did you slip away by stealth like this?

“你为什么要这样偷偷地溜走呢？”

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They have little or no relevance to non-state actors operating by stealth.

他们很少或没有与非国家行为者的联系。

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In fact, businesses can guide consumers to sustainability by stealth, rather than by doctrine.

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Sinn Fein's Paul Maskey accused the minister of attempting to "close St Mary's by stealth".

BBC: Northern Ireland Assembly

He accused Labour of increasing taxes by stealth and failing to deliver improvements in public services.

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