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privilege

[priv-uh-lij, priv-lij] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒ, ˈprɪv lɪdʒ /


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“I sat in a small office, eschewing the grand corner-office privilege of previous Chairmen.”

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

But using your privilege and power to advocate for what you really believe in is the true definition of masculinity, one that a man only understands once he falls and picks himself back up again.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“What I love about the songs I’ve gotten the privilege to sing is that they feel current,” Espinosa says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

On 11 March, the government said it was redacting documents to conceal details including people's phone numbers, the identity of junior civil servants, personal data of third parties and legal professional privilege.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Kathy rolled down the window and was instantly hit with the best-smelling food she thought she’d ever had the privilege of smelling.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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