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Example Sentences

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Victims have been able to attend parole hearings held in private under reforms rolled out nationally in April as part of efforts to boost confidence in the justice system.

From BBC

"If you look at any other private business, if they behaved this way, they would be sacked."

From BBC

The strike was called by the General Secretariat of Christian Educational Institutions in Jerusalem and later joined by all private schools in east Jerusalem.

From Barron's

I pushed, even though it was clear Aunt Kitty did not want me poking around in her private affairs.

From Literature

Old World Gondoliers offer both public and private gondola rides, allowing guests with different budgets to enjoy the experience.

From Salon