in private
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Last month, it launched a five-year plan aiming to attract £3.5bn in private investment to accelerate Rwanda's economic transformation and expansion.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Firman’s X account describes him as a “Commercial Real Estate Co. Principal. Partner in private co. who’s trading is comparable to a hedge fund’s. Rare Vintage Sports Memorabilia Collector.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
So give Paxton some credit for admitting, at least in private, that the budget math doesn’t add up.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The building wound up being paid for with $100 million from Congress and $70 million in private donations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
If Briony gave it to her, she would have time to read it and reflect in private.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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