privately

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t until much later that she came back to the subject, privately and in earnest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Initial findings show Tongzhou Group, the company operating the privately owned coal mine, had committed "serious illegal violations", authorities said, without specifying what they discovered.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The decision followed another night of tensions outside the 1,000-bed privately operated facility, which has been the focus of protests for several days.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Fertitta Entertainment’s Chief Financial Officer Richard Liem said the company has a record of turning around struggling businesses and has more flexibility as a privately held entity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Isn’t ‘thou’ a little sentimental?” asked Jo, privately thinking it a lovely monosyllable.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott