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Example Sentences
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About three years into the relationship, Haroutunian—who now runs a private investment firm—said he noticed charges on his account for items he had never purchased.
After a private meeting in Berkshire, the bishops announced that trials of stand-alone services should only begin if the Synod voted for them by a majority of at least two-thirds.
From BBC
We see more positive risk/reward in the public markets than in late-stage private companies.
From Barron's
The alleged bottle thief could suffer public humiliation and/or private scorn if you tell the host and other guests what happened.
From MarketWatch
The purchase was coded “P,” which the SEC describes as “open market or private purchase” of nonderivative or derivative securities.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
