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Meanings of private affairs in English

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Usage of private affairs in English
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Ordinarily, Mr. Mason, I would consider that question involved Genevieve's private affairs.
The Case of the Gold-Digger’s Purse
2
In the meantime Mr. Melmotte was much troubled about his private affairs.
The Way We Live Now
3
They all stared at Hermione, suddenly forgetting their personal and private affairs.
A Spirit in Prison
4
To teach a parrot, you will have trouble in your private affairs.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream / A Scien...
5
And here I am deliberately speaking of both public and private affairs.
The Secret City
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She evidently did not want her private affairs discussed at the table.
The Fortunes of Oliver Horn
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The very first were private affairs, and not intended for carrying passengers.
A School History of the United States
8
I must go to England-onthe most urgent private affairs, Dobbin said.
Vanity Fair
9
She knew nothing of the papers, nor of Mr. Oldacre's private affairs.
Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
10
And as his friend, I cannot discuss his private affairs with you.
I Spy
11
They imagined that their private affairs would interfere with their public duties.
Literary Character of Men of Genius / Drawn from Their Own Feeli...
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Your private affairs have nothing whatever to do with your public work.
Lady Merton, Colonist
13
He went about his private affairs with quiet energy that brought success.
A Man Four-Square
14
Are not attorneys, in a way, statesmen in charge of private affairs?
Colonel Chabert
15
I thought it was something to do with Mr. Palliser's private affairs.
Nobody's Man
16
I will not tolerate this kind of intrusion into my private affairs-
The Complete Rama Omnibus
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Private affairs through the time
Private affairs across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common