in private

Example Sentences

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“Given that people in this study were donating in private, these types of experiments provide a conservative test of whether giving to other people can increase positive mood,” Whillans told the university.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 20, 2026

But individuals often expect to be able to quickly buy and sell, creating a potential mismatch since the investments in private funds are hard to trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

So far in the series, which kicks off its new season Sunday, Rhaenyra has briefly handled a blade in private.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Ritter notes that Anthropic recently raised $65 billion in private markets, so it can sustain its cash burn for some time before an offering.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

At first, the Grimké sisters were invited by the American Anti-Slavery Society to discuss their experiences with slavery with small groups of women in private parlors.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling