private
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The characterization departs from how political scientists typically define communism, which is generally understood as an ideology centered on collective ownership of the means of production and the elimination of private ownership of productive assets.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
That would guarantee all people with Medicare have some cost protection and provide some parity between traditional Medicare plans and private plans known as Medicare Advantage, which cover more than half of all Medicare enrollees.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
California American Water, a private water and sewer company, gave $10,000 to the Representation Project in 2019, as it sought state permits to build a desalination plant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
The $1.7 trillion private credit market—loans to highly leveraged private companies—is facing its toughest test ever.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
For weeks, Leah kept her family’s astounding spirit manifestations private.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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Workshop 2, Part 1
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