in private
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In May, SEC Enforcement Director David Woodcock identified private-fund valuations as a focus and said he was “monitoring the situation” in private credit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
So give Paxton some credit for admitting, at least in private, that the budget math doesn’t add up.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Colleagues describe him as a good listener who is personable in private meetings, and measured in his decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
A court hearing will be held on Thursday afternoon to consider this bid to quash the warrants, with the hearing set to begin in private.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
“You mind stepping out to talk with me in private for a minute? I won’t take up much of your time.”
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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