in private
Example Sentences
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“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
“To support Alabama’s manufacturing growth, Senator Britt will continue to advocate for thoughtful policies with the Trump Administration, both in private deliberations and through public hearings.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
To carry out a full investigation, involving hearing sensitive material in private, would require a public inquiry, which can hold some of the hearings behind closed doors with press and public excluded.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Greg Martin, a managing director in private markets at Rainmaker Securities, thinks Coxon’s post could force Anthropic to be more explicit about security in its IPO filing.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
“So they can talk mushy in private, that’s why.”
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
