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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Jonathan also said he had approved her use of private jets on some foreign trips.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A failing, low-budget airline is best left to the bankruptcy courts and the private sector to resolve under the rule of law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Ultimately, if the president or his security team doesn’t feel comfortable with the risk inherent in a private venue, then he does not have to go.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Most private colleges charge in the neighborhood of $90,000 for tuition, room and board, books, and other fees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

A young woman with tears in her voice ringing a little after two a.m. to a private number in Cleveland Park.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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