private enterprise
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With the results prior to Monsanto, it seemed like the movement that was supposed to free private enterprise from regulatory overreach was also weakening the shield that regulatory power provided.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
The reforms set out by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero go much further in promoting private enterprise.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
The regime made vague promises about increasing internet access, allowing limited forms of private enterprise, and cooperating on marine protection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
He argues that this pressure is necessary to force regime change and a flowering of private enterprise.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
The Dutch East India Company, a joint governmental and private enterprise, sent ships to the far corners of the world to acquire rare commodities and resell them at a profit in Europe.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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