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The groups want the State Water Resources Control Board to establish a statewide rule, or permit, for “commercial, industrial and institutional” properties, which also include stadiums, malls and private hospitals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The estate is not the King's private property but belongs to the monarch for the duration of their reign.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Vantor’s push into defense helped it reach $900 million in annual recurring revenue last year, when the company, which is owned by private equity, also added more than 10 European defense and intelligence customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The tighter standards are a sharp reversal from recent years when a rapid growth of private credit fueled competition, leading lenders to offer sweeteners and generous terms to win deals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Christopher felt suddenly he was intruding on something profoundly private.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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