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private

Definition for private

adjective as in hidden, isolated

noun as in lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service

Strongest match

soldier

Strong matches

GI, infantry, sailor

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The CCN also says demand for EHCPs alone is not the only factor driving spiralling expenditure, with "over-reliance on higher costs placements and special provision" also a factor, including "expensive private school places".

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It's not an option for many mothers, but Victoria said given her medical history she decided to pay for a private physio as the NHS wait for referral was long.

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Even his private life has been thrown off by stardom, and he hasn’t been much of a father to his adult daughters.

Looking past the cocktail parties and private jets, the big news this year is how governments are walking back climate goals they made years ago.

Williamson’s alleged misdeeds occurred in private work prior to her joining his staff, and his office said it placed her on leave in November 2024 after she informed him she was under investigation.

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