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privily

[priv-uh-lee] / ˈprɪv ə li /


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Soon, then, those who wish to communicate completely privily may be able to do so, whatever the world’s Eves might try throwing at them.

From Economist Sep. 19, 2013

Third, that the relatives and next of kin of the Britishmen lost on the L55 were privily notified.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thirty-six days later President Martinez was ready to admit privily the existence of Emperor Kang Teh.

From Time Magazine Archive

"At the homes of friends, according to the will of the hostess," at resorts to which young Baltimore men friends escort them, privily, by stealth, Goucher College girls have usually smoked if they wanted to.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Come, let us go somewhere we can speak more privily."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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