private sector
noun
: the part of an economy which is not controlled or owned by the government
businesses in the private sector
private-sector businesses/gains
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The only difference in 2021-2022 was that wealth extracted from the private sector was suddenly inflation to conservatives.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The event also honored several leaders for their contributions to education and community impact, including State Senator Lena Gonzalez, who received the Community Hero Award, along with district administrators and private sector partners supporting arts education.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
But these same choices can also weigh on employment creation and employment levels, private sector confidence, and long-term growth prospects, which can lead to potential frictions at home.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
During the Africa Forward Summit, Macron said that the French government and private sector would mobilize investments worth $27 billion to spur inclusive growth across the continent.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The event also honored several leaders for their contributions to education and community impact, including State Senator Lena Gonzalez, who received the Community Hero Award, along with district administrators and private sector partners supporting arts education.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
But these same choices can also weigh on employment creation and employment levels, private sector confidence, and long-term growth prospects, which can lead to potential frictions at home.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
During the Africa Forward Summit, Macron said that the French government and private sector would mobilize investments worth $27 billion to spur inclusive growth across the continent.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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“Private sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20sector. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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