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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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“There was not probable cause to search the virtual private papers of every single person within the geofence merely because of their proximity to the crime.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

In an address following a private discussion between the two religious leaders, she said they were united in prayer for justice and for "peace in our world".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The fund will include both public and private investment and will aim to support major projects Carney says are crucial to reducing Canada's economic reliance on the United States over the coming decades.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Within the last six months, retail investors have become quite worried about private loans to software companies, fearing this business might be replaced by AI coding bots.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Rather, seventeen of Albany’s distinguished judges and attorneys arrived at the Delavan House for a private sitting.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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