in private
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Parole Board hearings are usually held in private but they can be made public "in the interests of justice".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
A total of 67 catwalk shows for 2027 Spring-Summer have been planned for this Fashion Week, with dozens of other brands set to show their designs in private viewings and events around the French capital.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Even if the companies don’t go public anytime soon, they still appear able to raise money in private markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Before the event, Kao said, Collins, Abbott and another staffer met with him in private.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Guess I’ll have to figure out another time to ask Nora, in private.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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