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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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When Bondi was ousted from the Department of Justice at the beginning of April, she said she was excited to be entering a role in the private sector.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

In Cuba, Vietnam and China, images of Fidel Castro, Ho Chi Minh and Mao Zedong have long been present in government buildings, schools and private businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But private and institutional investors have held shares of SpaceX for years.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

What’s Next: Hedge fund scrutiny certainly isn’t something executives relish, especially with private funding being an attractive alternative.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

This one was tucked away in an area where private jets and small puddle jumpers landed and took off.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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