in private
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One consequence of all this consolidation is fewer physicians working in private practice—42% in 2024, down from 60% in 2012.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The 35-year-old, who was remanded in custody, made no plea during a second appearance in private via videolink at Forfar Sheriff Court.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
None of which helped when it came to asking for $200 million in private donations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
As Sobel noted, at this point the greenback’s role in private financing is more important.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
This is the kind of thing you should only do in private, not with a Guillermo and an Oscore staring you down, both of them with arms crossed and very superior expressions on their faces.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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