private
Example Sentences
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The U.S. housing bubble was largely financed through private debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Many dentists offer a mix of NHS and private work.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The $10 billion-backed Helix is now the latest move by private equity into the AI data center growth cycle.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Some investors, especially in the Middle East, have already gained exposure to SpaceX or xAI through sovereign-wealth funds that participated in the companies’ private funding rounds.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"Rather, it is from my private collection. Keep it, as a thank-you for your efforts."
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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Workshop 2, Part 1
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