private

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The tech sector is already slamming the brakes on some of its more lavish spending, and private consumer debts are piling up.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The idea is the bond market will see buying from stock investors who move out of overpriced equities, while money that was supposed to go to private credit also will be redirected into bonds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Clinton decided to let Carter proceed as a private citizen, thinking it might give Kim a chance to back down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And when she finally reunites with Y for the movie’s sleek “Contempt”-like endgame, both of them in thrall to private luxury, it’s hard to see how they’ll move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I thought that conversation was private between Celia and me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison