private sector

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ADP’s report is based on anonymized payroll data from more than 26 million U.S. employees in the private sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Self-compounding advantages in education and research led to scientific discoveries that ultimately made their way to the private sector — the internet being one notable example — while ensuring a deep pool of top talent.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026

U.S. business activity in the private sector continued to expand in June as brighter news out of the Middle East helped restore some confidence among U.S. businesses, a monthly survey said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

It's been suggested that it will call for a radical overhaul of the way every part of the public sector – from education to health and the welfare system – interacts with the private sector.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

He’d carried the load admirably, inspiring people like Barack and Valerie to move out of the private sector and into community work and public service.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama