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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Economists expect private payrolls rose to 95,000 from 62,000 in March.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Now, an international coalition of activists, including Kakooza, is trying to use private prosecutions to tackle the problem.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

It includes—important in this context—a duty of confidentiality, with all information relating to the relationship kept confidential and private.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He still uses that same private coach, Jordan Brown, in his training.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

With Dad still pacing and talking on the phone, I scroll through the websites, checking out watersport activities, all-inclusive beverage options, and private villas.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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