privy

Example Sentences

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US concerns became immediately clear: Wright USA was privy to the personal details of many of America's top secret service agents and intelligence officials.

From BBC

"We weren't privy to that information so the excitement when he won and announced the charity ... we were absolutely elated," Victoria said.

From BBC

Following last week’s jewelry heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, Sotheby’s has bolstered security to protect its privy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Atkins grew up in rural Appalachia in a rented home with an outdoor privy.

From Los Angeles Times

This meant teachers or staff who had not been privy to the email may not have known that Ms Scarff had anxiety.

From BBC