private property
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The estate is not the King's private property but belongs to the monarch for the duration of their reign.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Nor does he reject markets and private property.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
To be sure, Congress can create new private property or contract rights that cannot be undone later because they are shielded by other parts of the Constitution.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
Projects considered “low impact” will typically have a small cast and crew of 30 people or fewer and be able to fit their cars into parking areas on private property.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
“I just wanted directions and the next thing I know”—I gave a cheerfully dismayed laugh—“this man’s telling me I’m on private property and he’s impounding my car.”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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