private

Example Sentences

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“This is a problem that could eventually be solved in the private market.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Many Florida private schools have reported increases in new students coming from other states in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At a private event at the White House earlier this week - which was caught on camera - Trump said that military spending should be a national priority going forward.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Blue Owl is one of the leading private credit managers along with Ares Management, Blackstone, KKR and Apollo Global Management.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In churches and club rooms and private homes in those desperate days, I told the truths Betsie and I had learned in Ravensbruck.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom