privately
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Competition from rivals is increasing, including from 7 Brew, a privately held drive-through coffee chain, and larger players such as Starbucks, which is undergoing a turnaround and refreshing its drink menu, analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The chain faces mounting pressure from rivals including 7 Brew, a privately held drive-through coffee chain, and Starbucks, which is updating its drinks menu amid a wider turnaround attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Tech CEOs privately questioned Amodei for sounding AI alarm bells.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
That is the uneasy promise of privately controlled public space: It looks open to everyone, but access ultimately depends on the owner’s discretion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
She recommended women like Betty Skelton, who had also been through some privately funded astronaut testing, and acquaintances like Jerri Sloan, a Texas aviator who had been in many flying competitions with Jerrie.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
