privately

Example Sentences

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Early in his managerial career, leading Barcelona, he said privately he had betrayed himself in a match against Inter Milan.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He said the structure is being privately funded by him and other “great patriots.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The earnings report came a day after the chip maker said it would buy the privately held Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion all-cash deal.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Those 400 privately brought cases I mentioned earlier?

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Some animals live privately, unwatched, but that is not my life.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate