in private
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He was prosecuted through the single justice procedure, which handles driving offences in private hearings.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
So far in the series, which kicks off its new season Sunday, Rhaenyra has briefly handled a blade in private.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Blanche, while in private practice, served as Epshteyn’s criminal-defense lawyer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Ritter notes that Anthropic recently raised $65 billion in private markets, so it can sustain its cash burn for some time before an offering.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
When I asked to speak with Raizel for a moment in private, I saw the briefest glimmer of a smile before she caught herself.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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