private

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Many Florida private schools have reported increases in new students coming from other states in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

If all goes well in the industry, private insurers might be happy to offer factories their coverage without a state backstop and developers and lenders may no longer insist upon that extra layer of protection.

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

The risk/reward of staying in private funds isn’t good because fund performance has started to weaken and there is a risk of higher redemptions in the coming quarters.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As these were private gatherings, very few accounts of early séances even exist.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock