privately
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Business leaders who have interacted privately with Bardella say he has revealed little about his economic approach, leaving many to wonder if there is really any daylight between him and Le Pen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Key to both the cultivation of this ethos and Wawa’s growth, Wood believed, was the fact that the company was privately held.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The two said they discussed Tuipulotu’s situation privately.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Other companies like Just Salad, a privately held salad chain with locations in several states, are still working to reassure consumers about the safety of their produce.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
A moment ago these mysterious adults had been in a screaming argument, but now they seemed satisfied and self-absorbed, as if each had privately declared him-or herself the winner.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
