private conversation

Example Sentences

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“It was a private conversation, let’s be honest, who would be happy if the whole nation were reading their messages? At the very least, I exercised poor judgment,” he told Radio Slovakia on Monday.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

Doing so can be as simple as keeping truth—and sound economic policy—alive in private conversation within the business community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Snapchat’s initial focus on disappearing messages made it tougher for the company to rope in advertisers because people typically don’t want to see ads in the middle of a private conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

“Choose a quiet, comfortable location where you can have a private conversation without interruptions. Avoid bringing up the topic during family gatherings or other stressful situations,” it says.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

Doubly surprised that he would have the bad grace to interrupt me when I was in a private conversation with a young woman.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss