in private
Example Sentences
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The 35-year-old, who was remanded in custody, made no plea during a second appearance in private via videolink at Forfar Sheriff Court.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Lending standards have been tightening across the private-credit industry, the result of worsening loan performance and increased scrutiny from investors, including wealthy individuals who are rethinking how much they invest in private credit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
None of which helped when it came to asking for $200 million in private donations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
As Sobel noted, at this point the greenback’s role in private financing is more important.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
I suppose they might have talked to their closest friends in private.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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