private life
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The route someone follows depends on the basis of their immigration status and their individual circumstances, including factors such as family life, work, length of residence and private life in the UK.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
And whoever has access to that information has the extraordinary ability to pry into a person’s private life.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
People who know Powell say that, after nearly 14 years at the Fed including eight as chair, he is more than eager to return to private life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
The villagers punished her for acting as if she could have a private life, secret and apart from them.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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