private sector

Example Sentences

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The rest of the private sector has lost 322,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But hours later, Trump confirmed her departure on Truth Social, saying that her new private sector role would be "announced at a date in the near future".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Stronger private sector hiring momentum continued last month, led by small business gains, according to new employment data released Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The Consumer Bankers Association estimated earlier this year that the private sector could underwrite student loans for at least 75% of graduate students who would have otherwise taken on more federal debt.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He’d carried the load admirably, inspiring people like Barack and Valerie to move out of the private sector and into community work and public service.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama