not private
Example Sentences
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"It funds the work of the institution – not private lives or private wealth."
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
"Anthropic understands that the Department of War, not private companies, makes military decisions," Amodei said.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Mr. Abbott’s pause affects state agencies and universities, not private companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Pensions and Social Security are designed to provide lifetime guaranteed income, but not private retirement savings.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025
Phone lines were not private in 1911, and security was essential, so Georges Bénédite didn’t call the police.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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