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private life

British

noun

the social or family life or personal relationships of an individual, esp of a person in the public eye, such as a politician or celebrity

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private life

And whoever has access to that information has the extraordinary ability to pry into a person’s private life.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

Mr. Norman calls Epstein “super-diplomatic and discreet” in business, but he was reckless in his private life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

I’m not saying you shouldn’t have a private life and some things shouldn’t be kept private.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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

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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