privilege
Example Sentences
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To not be threatened by the influx of AI in creative spaces is to speak from a place of immense privilege.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
"Pam and I are devastated by this heartbreaking news. I had the privilege of getting to know the Fairfaxes while our families served together," former governor Ralph Northam said in a statement on Thursday morning.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
It’s getting people to recognize that it’s more important to have power than it is to have privilege.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
More than 12 million have had to flee their homes, earning Sudan the unfortunate privilege of having the world’s worst displacement crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
"No. I mean a permit to sell food and beverages in a public space. You need to get a permit from the town hall. And pay a fee for the privilege."
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
Vocabulary lists containing privilege
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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Bud, Not Buddy
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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