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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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In an address following a private discussion between the two religious leaders, she said they were united in prayer for justice and for "peace in our world".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

At its current $1.3 trillion private market valuation, SpaceX is worth about two times what AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, American Tower, and Crown Castle are worth, combined.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Rising demand for housing has meant renters have also felt the pinch, with private rent prices surging in the city by more than 20% between 2024 and 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

People who know Powell say that, after nearly 14 years at the Fed including eight as chair, he is more than eager to return to private life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

On Wednesday, I get a private message on Instagram to the public coyote account.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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