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private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
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Bill Pulte, part of a powerful home-building dynasty and a private equity financier, has no known background in intelligence, and his selection to temporarily fill the position is stirring controversy among lawmakers and others.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Ultimately, though, this new wave of AI capital raising, and the injection of public markets into what’s been largely a private investor focus for much of the past three years, is a positive step.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Last month the agency awarded several key contracts for its upcoming lunar missions to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and other private companies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He added, “We don’t typically get involved with private sponsors, but 3G is unique.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Early in the occupation, Haarlemers were ordered to turn in all private sets.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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