private
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The U.S. housing bubble was largely financed through private debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
In 2021 her father made her a chief of staff in his private bodyguard, giving her the rank of general.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
"Millions make a positive decision to go private," says BDA chair Eddie Crouch.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The $10 billion-backed Helix is now the latest move by private equity into the AI data center growth cycle.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He tells us he normally doesn’t give private showings but that he would do anything for Grandma—or should I say “Cookie.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing private
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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Workshop 2, Part 1
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