in private
Example Sentences
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The arrest came just two days after the Sausalito City Council held a special meeting, discussing in private the employee performance of Forbes, according to the agenda.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Many of these investors are investing patiently in private companies and writing check after check, helping the companies scale and establish an edge over rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Residents are currently in short-term accommodation - some in housing association properties, some in private rentals including Airbnbs, others are in alternative temporary accommodation including student residences in Stirling.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Industry governance of AI is promising, but the Constitution limits how much authority Congress may vest in private actors, and the judiciary is still defining exactly where those boundaries lie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Yes, I noticed,” said Samir, turning to talk in private.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
