privately

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Weeks later, Eagle, a lawyer by trade who’s been a commissioner for eight years, was invited to meet privately with a handful of data center representatives from a different project.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Officially the company says it closed due to the cost of the dispute and security concerns, but privately, insiders also acknowledge that the weakness of the global market also played a role.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Charters are privately operated public schools, most of which are nonunion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The equity issuance includes $30 billion from public offerings and $10 billion sold privately to Berkshire Hathaway.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Tansy looked on from the crank, smiling privately.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck