private
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Last year, gaming giant Electronic Arts announced that it would be acquired by private equity firms for $55 billion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The French economy slowed in 2025 as tight fiscal conditions weighed on private investment and consumer demand, while concerns intensified over the stability of government debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
When Bondi left the Department of Justice at the beginning of April, she said she was excited to be entering a role in the private sector.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The United States still leads in private AI investment, but it has not matched that commitment with investment in the human capital needed to sustain it.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
"People my age have private stuff, too," Sam had told her.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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Workshop 2, Part 1
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