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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Senator Rafael Filizzola said: "We are facing the biggest corruption scandal in our democratic history – a tremendous blow to the state, to private citizens, and to the country's credibility and image."

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Goldman economists hold that if central banks begin to loosen policy in late 2027 through 2028, prices will likely increase again as their buying of bullion competes with demand from private investors.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Kith Ivy, the private padel and wellness club in New York City, opened last fall with an Erewhon Tonic Bar inside—the first ever outside of the greater Los Angeles area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

We’re intruders, stealing glimpses of a private domestic drama not meant for our prying eyes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

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

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Taking a step back and looking at initial public offerings and public equity markets versus privates, I think it’s fair to say that somewhere along the line, we’ve lost our way.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

What, Henry asks, “have kings, that privates have not too, save ceremony, save general ceremony?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

Zelensky said those Ukrainians released included 82 privates and sergeants and 21 officers from the armed forces, national guard, border guards, and police.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024

Andriy Yermak, the head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office, said the released servicemen included two officers, sergeants and privates who fought in different parts of the front.

From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023

“And how tall the mom is….” “Umbilical cord. And shut up about Mom’s privates, Theresa!”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko


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