private
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Jonathan also said he had approved her use of private jets on some foreign trips.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
A failing, low-budget airline is best left to the bankruptcy courts and the private sector to resolve under the rule of law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Ultimately, if the president or his security team doesn’t feel comfortable with the risk inherent in a private venue, then he does not have to go.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Most private colleges charge in the neighborhood of $90,000 for tuition, room and board, books, and other fees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
A young woman with tears in her voice ringing a little after two a.m. to a private number in Cleveland Park.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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Workshop 2, Part 1
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