privately

Example Sentences

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Sazerac is privately held and entirely family owned.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

In a statement to Barron’s, Beazer noted that the May proposal was “at a significantly reduced valuation than Dream Finders’ two prior unsolicited proposals that were privately submitted.”

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The hantavirus outbreak captivating the public began on the MV Hondius, an expedition-style cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, a privately held Dutch company.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Adam Schiff also launched an early campaign, he did so only after privately seeking Feinstein’s blessing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Maybe this is my superpower, Natalie thought, privately pleased with the idea.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz