in private

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Homosexuality was only partially decriminalised some six years later, in 1967, when the law changed to allow sex between two men "in private", so long as they were both over the age of 21.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The developer estimates the project will take 15 years to complete and require $1 billion to $2 billion in private, philanthropic and taxpayer funds that have yet to be secured.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

What did you learn from investing in private companies that informs your investments in public companies?

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The hearings about the children in the UK have been held in private but the BBC attended many of the hearings.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Even my sister's taken to calling them "Auntie Harm" and "Uncle Harm" in private.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins