in private
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The bigger question is whether the success of e-rickshaws can be replicated in private cars and, eventually, trucks, which consume far more fuel.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
He now works as an attorney in private practice and runs a public relations firm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
It deployed $2.2 billion in private equity, including capital for the acquisition of a music publishing and technology platform, while segment monetization totaled $1.8 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
After the opening draw with Iceland, he told Nani in private that he trusted Santos, and the dressing room began to see a real captain.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
When the photographers were finished, Mr. Finkle pulled me aside and asked if we could have a few words in private.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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