privilege
Example Sentences
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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
Over time, the Gymkhana also became shorthand for a certain kind of inherited privilege in Delhi.
From BBC • May 25, 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
Mom comforted me and tried to explain how much of a privilege it is to be alive and loved, and for a while, it all made sense.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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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