privately

Example Sentences

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Back then, it was going to be entirely privately funded.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The MV Hondius cruise ship is operated by the privately held Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Sheriff’s investigators are reviewing body-worn camera footage and privately recorded video of the incident, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He’s calling unusual attention to the fact that the Justices privately discussed and decided the constitutional issue in Louisiana v.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Although I knew the odds were against us, Mr. Dill's severe disabilities had made me privately hopeful that maybe a judge would be concerned and at least let us present additional evidence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson