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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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The government also said it would cap how much private schools can charge for specialist school places.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

What did you learn from investing in private companies that informs your investments in public companies?

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Global private equity and venture capital investments in the utilities sector soared to $69.52 billion in 2025, per S&P Global Market Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I’m not saying you shouldn’t have a private life and some things shouldn’t be kept private.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I open a private browser and sneak the postcard onto my lap.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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