private practice

Example Sentences

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Blanche later became a prosecutor in that office before going into private practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“This is California,” said an attorney in private practice who, despite his high profile, spoke on condition of anonymity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A graduate of Columbia University law school, he served as a lawyer in the US Army from 1957 to 1960 before entering private practice.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Denton says many doctors "may choose to split their work between NHS and private practice, in order to have better control over their workload, wellbeing and work‑life balance".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

In his private practice Burnham was accustomed to having complete control over expenditures needed to build his skyscrapers.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson