private

Example Sentences

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Some people briefly managed to access the internet using methods such as SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet and virtual private networks, and may be able to do so again.

From BBC

While private home sales do have their perks — like lower agent commissions and increased privacy — they can often take longer to execute.

From MarketWatch

I’m lucky to have a great dentist and dental coverage through my employer, but as anyone with a private plan knows, dental insurance can barely be called insurance.

From Los Angeles Times

She fights through private pain to teach and write poetry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, Soho House went private, selling itself to a group of investors including Apollo Global Management and actor Ashton Kutcher, who also joined its board of directors, at a $2.7-billion valuation.

From Los Angeles Times