private

Example Sentences

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Their health should be at the forefront as the public and private sectors plan future water changes, extraction projects and other development near the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

Public markets have recently soured on artificial-intelligence investments, but if private financing markets mean anything, the AI boom is showing no signs of slowing down.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Purnell is the private school where Jonah used to go before his dad died.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison