in private

Example Sentences

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We can do that in private, to avoid embarrassment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Family offices increased direct investments in private companies by 123% to nearly $13 billion, seeking control and avoiding high fees.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Since equity is junior to debt in the capital hierarchy, investors in private equity should be especially worried whenever private credit gets into trouble.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Berkshire has maintained its interests in private aviation, which shares similar problems with public airlines, including high fixed costs such as fuel and unionized labor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I don’t bother telling Mom she should have said something in private instead of in front of the whole office.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman