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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Previously, SWW said it believed a damaged air valve on private land was the cause for the outbreak.

From BBC

He also worked as a consultant for a private security company called My Local Bobby which has a particular focus on the Chinese community in London's Soho.

From BBC

The firm warns against misuse of the tech, advising users to show others when the recording light is on and avoid recording in private spaces.

From BBC

Jansdotter offers two summer retreats, starting at $4,400 for five days, on a private, 40-acre island not far from her home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Macklem also highlighted the growth of opaque private credit, which falls outside global banking regulators’ purview and could cause cross-border spillovers.

From The Wall Street Journal