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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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The leading private AI companies are locked in a competitive dash to the public markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Gates has said he travelled with Epstein on a private jet - one of those facts that have haunted many who have been tarnished by Epstein.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Strong earnings growth has powered this year’s rally through war in the Middle East, concerns about AI and jitters in private credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As a part of "Plan Kukulkan," authorities are overseeing the deployment of almost 100,000 members of the military, police, and private firms to provide security for the World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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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