private

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The rest of the private sector has lost 322,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And when she finally reunites with Y for the movie’s sleek “Contempt”-like endgame, both of them in thrall to private luxury, it’s hard to see how they’ll move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

At a private event at the White House earlier this week - which was caught on camera - Trump said that military spending should be a national priority going forward.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Investors are incentivized to exit private funds for cheaper public alternatives, which offer higher yields, sometimes 13% or more.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Owen and Leo are playing in this private soccer league—Nordic Post—so they’re always at training or practice or traveling to games.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz