private
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They said they were not eligible for NHS funding, and felt private treatment was too expensive.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Even so, Singh remains determined to pursue a government career rather than enter the private sector, where she’s seen layoffs at major companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
And as Pulisic’s private jet made its way from Italy to New York, the club’s coach, sporting director and two other top executives were sacked.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The private meetings, the coded language, the missing details.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
"People my age—thirteen—have private stuff, and they don't want their little brothers messing around with it."
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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Workshop 2, Part 1
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