private
Example Sentences
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He said his comments had been part of a "private conversation" that took place during an Israeli offensive in Gaza and had been been taken out of context.
From BBC
Surrogacy is an integral part of the broader fertility industry, a sprawling network that also includes IVF clinics, surgical centers and concierge services in which private equity has made aggressive inroads.
Cases have been brought over private Facebook messages, flash mob protests scattering anti-election leaflets, and vandalism of candidate placards.
From Barron's
One lesson that does apply from the war in Ukraine is the critical role that private startups can play in driving innovation in collaboration with governments.
So while tuna, coconut, chili and starch remain the major food groups on local islands, the fridges at private island resorts more closely resemble those of Michelin-starred establishments, anywhere from London to Hong Kong.
From Salon
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