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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Trump has been working to help Argentina bolster its collapsing currency with a $20 billion credit swap line and additional financing from sovereign funds and the private sector ahead of midterm elections for his close ally, President Javier Milei. Chris Megerian, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025 Funds from the government budget, state asset sales, and private sector resources will be pooled to build new roads, rail, and power projects. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Rather, the idea was to spur competitiveness in the private sector to drive down costs and give rise to multiple, redundant options to minimize risk. Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025 Saudi and Emirati private sector investments also span several projects, including an agreement with the United Arab Emirates's renewable champion Masdar to produce 1,000 megawatts of energy. Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for private sector

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“Private sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20sector. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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