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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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In the private rental sector, transactions involving HPI‑eligible properties showed a net decrease of 19 rental units during the quarter.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

You ran two institutions, one big public one, one private one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He has gutted the bathroom attached to the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House’s private quarters, altering its green Art Deco tile work to a sterile marble with gold fixtures.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

According to Layoffs.fyi, a private aggregator, nearly 99,000 people have been laid off in the tech sector since January 1, primarily in the United States.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Leah, Maggie, and Kate led private circles for the Greeleys, attempting to make contact with their dead son.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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