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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Campbell's family had been fundraising to enable him to have private care.

From BBC

“For too long, we have turned to the private sector for greatness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors should also resist the temptation to add “alternative” private investments to their portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the House of Lords agrees to the motion, private negotiations between peers would then begin over when and how much extra time would be granted.

From BBC

ADP’s measure of private payrolls has been largely flat during the second half of 2025, though job growth has remained in positive territory for the three weeks ending Dec. 6.

From Barron's