private
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The stakes of these decisions are higher at a time when U.S. authorities are trying to open private funds to more investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
With each charge worth up to £100, the data, analysed by the Press Association and the RAC Foundation, suggests drivers could collectively face private parking charges worth more than £4.6m each day.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
An SEC spokesperson said the agency and its staff “have highlighted the importance of a thoughtful and thorough process for valuation in private funds.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The new Code will apply in England, Scotland and Wales after motorists said they wanted independent oversight of the private parking industry.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
For weeks, Leah kept her family’s astounding spirit manifestations private.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Taking a step back and looking at initial public offerings and public equity markets versus privates, I think it’s fair to say that somewhere along the line, we’ve lost our way.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
What, Henry asks, “have kings, that privates have not too, save ceremony, save general ceremony?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Zelensky said those Ukrainians released included 82 privates and sergeants and 21 officers from the armed forces, national guard, border guards, and police.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
They’re going to put aspartame in this possibly-causing-cancer category, along with, oh, putting talcum powder on your privates, or working in a dry cleaner.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2023
The younger 91-Tangos are eighteen years old and are privates.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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