private life
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He's challenged what he sees as damaging press intrusions that have harmed his private life and his relationships.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 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
Punjabi music has always dominated the South Asian diaspora in the United States, on the television, humming from car stereos, mainly stayed inside those domestic spaces to private life that rarely entered into the mainstream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
They pretend that there is no difference between public and private life.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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