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English word

private

B1Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ˈpraɪvət/US /ˈpraɪvət/
adjective

belonging to or for the use of a particular person or group; not for public use

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We partnered with private companies, asking, which of these salespeople is going to keep their jobs?

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