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Senior government officials have preliminarily discussed taking direct stakes in AI developers since early last year as part of a broader effort to take a more active role in the private sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The groups want the State Water Resources Control Board to establish a statewide rule, or permit, for “commercial, industrial and institutional” properties, which also include stadiums, malls and private hospitals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The estate is not the King's private property but belongs to the monarch for the duration of their reign.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
IPOs have a lockup period for private shareholders before they can sell, typically six months.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Still, only when the heavy blackout shades were drawn at night did I feel truly private.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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