in private

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Synonyms of in privatenext
: not openly or in public

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Eustaquio is comfortable leading Canada in public and in private. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Prior to this, the two denied romantic interest both publicly and in private conversations. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 June 2026 But if money is no object there are a couple of active travel tour companies that do not even have group trips and specialize only in private bespoke itineraries. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Gustin disputed those accounts, saying detainees are given headphones at intake and that attorney calls typically take place in private booths. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in private

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“In private.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20private. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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