Example Sentences

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Privately, Sheinbaum has urged members of Morena to resign if they are involved in corruption.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Privately held Restore Robotics has the legal clearance to refurbish used da Vinci surgical robotic instruments, which it then sells back to hospitals at a discount.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Privately, they say he is rude, crude and socially unacceptable while defending him publicly.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Privately, no-one was trying to hide the reality.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Privately he thought that some people were allowing their young ones to become a little forward, but that was their concern.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt