privately
Example Sentences
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MGM has held talks with Barry Diller and People over a $48.30-a-share buyout offer, which MGM privately believes undervalued its business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Trump has privately said that he was impressed with Ukraine’s effective use of drone warfare, according to administration officials familiar with his views.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Oscar nominee died in 2020 at 43 years old after privately battling colon cancer for four years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
These privately owned e-scooters are illegal to ride on public roads across the UK, but they've proliferated regardless.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Elizabeth added privately, “And how much I shall have to conceal!”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
