private

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It serves as a clubhouse for the Academy of Magic Arts, a private organization for magicians and magic enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Ares Management agreed to take the real estate investment trust private in a $1.7 billion, all-cash deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity—I was not a participant, was never on Epstein’s plane, and never visited his private island.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The majority of that must come from the private sector, McKay said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"People my age—thirteen—have private stuff, and they don't want their little brothers messing around with it."

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry