privately

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Former defence secretary John Healey was privately pushing for the UK to join an international investment bank to raise more money for defence spending, BBC News has been told.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Medicare Advantage is the privately run alternative to traditional, government-run Medicare.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

LA28, the organizing committee behind L.A.’s first Olympics in 40 years, expects to generate $2.5 billion in ticketing and hospitality to support what has been advertised as a privately funded Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Boehringer, which is privately held, said the adverse effects were mostly mild to moderate and occurred during the dose-escalation phase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Although the chevra kadisha was run by volunteers, the mortuary itself was privately owned, in affiliation with the cemetery.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros