private sector
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In 2023, the U.S. parent companies of U.S.-based multinational companies paid their 29.9 million workers in America an average total compensation of $97,078—about 20% above the average in the rest of the private sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
During the McCarthy era, overreaching laws, surveillance, and public and private sector reprisals ostensibly targeted alleged communists.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
When Bondi left the Department of Justice at the beginning of April, she said she was excited to be entering a role in the private sector.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The project brought together government researchers, universities and the private sector.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
He’d carried the load admirably, inspiring people like Barack and Valerie to move out of the private sector and into community work and public service.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
