private conversation

Example Sentences

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“We wanted you to be able to conduct a relatively private conversation at the table without feeling alone,” says Santa Cruz, who declined to discuss individual members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Tipping’s mother, Shirley Huffman, testified that her son told her around that time in a private conversation that not all officers were good.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“It was a private conversation, let’s be honest, who would be happy if the whole nation were reading their messages? At the very least, I exercised poor judgment,” he told Radio Slovakia on Monday.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

“Choose a quiet, comfortable location where you can have a private conversation without interruptions. Avoid bringing up the topic during family gatherings or other stressful situations,” it says.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

It was inappropriate, at the beginning of the meal, for Marshall to turn away from his hostess and begin a private conversation.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan