private
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He works for a private company and gets 20p a mile back, leaving him short.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
In the recent interview with Barron’s, Gensler discussed his views on the current SEC, turmoil in the private credit market, prediction markets, and more.
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
“I love good news. Unless it’s private and you don’t want to share. But I love a reason to celebrate. Or hurl phones into the street.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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