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Synonyms

in private

Idioms  

  1. Not in public; secretly, confidentially. For example, The hearings will be conducted in private, or May I speak to you in private? [Late 1500s] For an antonym, see in public.

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Ballou, who is working with the press freedom groups, previously served as a Justice Department special counsel with expertise in private equity transactions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Two funds that invest in private credit run by Blue Owl Capital said they’re cutting dividends in the latest sign of stress to hit the sector.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The Financial Stability Board warned of hidden risks in private credit, as Barclays and Santander also faced MFS exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Apollo noted that the opportunity in private credit is in the far larger world of investment-grade loans, rather than riskier loans often to already debt-laden companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Even my sister's taken to calling them "Auntie Harm" and "Uncle Harm" in private.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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