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On Monday, Trump met privately with Pirro and Burgum while reports circulated that he was considering replacing her.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

But that did not happen in public - or, it has become apparent, privately in Fifa's corridors of power.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Key to both the cultivation of this ethos and Wawa’s growth, Wood believed, was the fact that the company was privately held.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Other companies like Just Salad, a privately held salad chain with locations in several states, are still working to reassure consumers about the safety of their produce.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Hazel had diagnosed the problem privately to Frank: “He met someone.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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