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To be sure, Congress can create new private property or contract rights that cannot be undone later because they are shielded by other parts of the Constitution.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
A British national has been detained in Dubai "without explanation, meaningful legal access or private communication with his family" for more than seven months, a human rights group has said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Publicly traded insurers like Prudential also have asset management arms, and those businesses have long issued private loans to companies and placed them in insurance portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
We know this — it has long been a defining feature of his public and private lives.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
By 1860, roughly two years after their marriage, Daniel allowed Leah to lead a few private séances once again.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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