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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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I opted for private health insurance with medical expense coverage of $30,000 and a $100 deductible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Typically, police use tips or leads to find suspects, then seek a search warrant from a judge to enter a house or other private area to seize the evidence that can prove a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The funding mechanism is also picking up for auto and private student loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

He works for a private company and gets 20p a mile back, leaving him short.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Is this a private party, or are adults allowed too?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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