private
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We were heading to a private ranch to which my guide had paid for rare access.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
When Bondi was ousted from the Department of Justice at the beginning of April, she said she was excited to be entering a role in the private sector.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
If you want to make a 20% down payment on a $750,000 home, the recommended percentage to avoid private mortgage insurance, you’d need to shell out $150,000.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
What’s Next: Hedge fund scrutiny certainly isn’t something executives relish, especially with private funding being an attractive alternative.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
What if the private meeting was because somehow they’d figured it out?
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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