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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Of course, as private citizens, the couple are not required to declare their earnings publicly, nor to account for their every move.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

There is a structural mismatch at the core of the private credit products, particularly when the investors are retail investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Even if you have private insurance, you should be able to opt to pay cash and get an estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

For example, how would we value privately held assets, such as private businesses?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Though Henry and Kate kept details of their romance private, once they found each other, they spent little time apart.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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