The privatizing of public utilities without adequate oversight can harm low-income communities.

During the 18th century, privateers preyed on enemy merchant vessels under letters of marque.

Every summer, the renegade captain privateers ships under a foreign flag.

Despite widespread protests, the city council is privatizing the municipal water system this year.

The new administration privatizes several state-owned industries to reduce public spending.

They discussed the sensitive documents in private to avoid drawing attention.

During the war, the captain privateered for two years, capturing enemy supply ships and bringing prize money home.

She discussed the contract privately with her attorney before signing.

During the war, he decided to privateer, accepting a letter of marque that allowed him to seize enemy ships and their cargo.

The privateer slipped out of the harbor at dawn, hoping to capture a merchant ship before the navy arrived.