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Example Sentences

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After a private meeting in Berkshire, the bishops announced that trials of stand-alone services should only begin if the Synod voted for them by a majority of at least two-thirds.

From BBC

We see more positive risk/reward in the public markets than in late-stage private companies.

From Barron's

The alleged bottle thief could suffer public humiliation and/or private scorn if you tell the host and other guests what happened.

From MarketWatch

The purchase was coded “P,” which the SEC describes as “open market or private purchase” of nonderivative or derivative securities.

From MarketWatch

The purchase was coded “P,” which the SEC describes as “open market or private purchase” of nonderivative or derivative securities.

From MarketWatch