privately

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The operation was privately funded by two German entrepreneurs and spurred intense public debate, with critics suggesting it would only cause the animal distress.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman told Barron’s that in the near future his company’s hardware is already privately hosting bigger models and will do so publicly within weeks.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The first one went to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a federally controlled utility, and Holtec, a privately held nuclear operator that’s building small reactors.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Introducing the item at Tuesday's committee, executive director of environment Katie Stewart said the works at the Ladies' Pond would ensure those wanting to change privately were able to.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Ms. Andrews wants to meet with me again, privately.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz