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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Forget about a private office to reduce distractions, unless you reach the C-suite someday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“It’s a test of the AI-infrastructure boom, because Cerebras will be priced based on future expectations,” Greg Martin, managing director of private markets at Rainmaker Securities, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

He always does it in private, never so openly before.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The shock is being felt at the pump for consumers, but also for private sector companies as they see their input costs skyrocket.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Early in the occupation, Haarlemers were ordered to turn in all private sets.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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