private
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She calls her private oeuvre the Acorn Studies of Unexplained Death.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The groups want the State Water Resources Control Board to establish a statewide rule, or permit, for “commercial, industrial and institutional” properties, which also include stadiums, malls and private hospitals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The estate is not the King's private property but belongs to the monarch for the duration of their reign.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Some larger private ones—Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin most recently—have also had notable struggles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
But the spirits made time to spell out a quick message—Kate and her mother would lead a special private circle at the Strong home later that same night.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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