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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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It is understood the King provides a private a lump-sum allowance to Mountbatten-Windsor to cover his living expenses which includes private security protection.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

And what’s genius about the founding is these folks were essentially saying that the private sector’s more important than the public sector.

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

“And I have a surprise. I’ve arranged for a private visit at the Sinagoga del Tránsito, which dates from before 1492. It’s been restored and is now the Museo Sefardí.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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