The government privatized the national railway to reduce public spending.

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.

He kept his privat letters in a locked chest.

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

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

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

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.

During wartime, our crew spent months privateering in distant waters, seizing ships that carried enemy cargo.