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The deal involving Kushner comes after he was part of the recent controversy surrounding Fifa president Gianni Infantino and an aborted plan to sell off stakes in the governing body's competitions to private investors.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Now, an American mining company, Contango Silver & Gold, is pushing to build a mine for gold and other metals on private land in the middle of the park.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We swiftly investigated and shut down the private, invite-only server involved shortly after its creation and continue to cooperate with law enforcement in its investigation."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Set within Baja California Sur’s private Costa Palmas community, the resort promised 18 beachfront casitas, holistic wellness temples and fine dining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
And she went to private school and had so many things and people in her life.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Taking a step back and looking at initial public offerings and public equity markets versus privates, I think it’s fair to say that somewhere along the line, we’ve lost our way.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
What, Henry asks, “have kings, that privates have not too, save ceremony, save general ceremony?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Aircraft engineers can get £30,000 if they sign up for a further three years, with privates and lance corporals eligible for £8,000 for four years.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025
Andriy Yermak, the head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office, said the released servicemen included two officers, sergeants and privates who fought in different parts of the front.
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023
In the dooryard their horses were held by two privates.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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