private

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Like Asda, Morrisons has also been struggling under new private equity owners and has been selling assets to reduce its debt pile.

From BBC

Several emails show that Lutnick and his family planned a visit to Little Saint James - a private island that Epstein purchased in 1998.

From BBC

His public silence does not signal a lack of private discussion with his key US ally.

From BBC

Most of the “action” involves the first lady making entrances: off private jets, out of big black cars and into well-appointed rooms.

From Los Angeles Times

Attempting to avert financial failure, the private water company’s board now plans to start charging people a new “fire recovery fee” of about $3,000 over the next five years, or about $50 a month.

From Los Angeles Times