privilege
Example Sentences
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The Pentagon has said in-person access is “a privilege extended by the government,” and that it needs to balance transparency with security concerns related to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
It also normalizes elite privilege by reframing it as relatable aspiration.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
"It was a privilege to come back. I'd never thought in a million years that this could have happened. I should really be enjoying it a bit more."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“His strength, generosity, and spirit will never be forgotten by those who had the privilege of knowing him personally and by the many fans whose lives he touched over the years.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
They introduced each other to the group, thanked the Estado Libre Asociado for the privilege of being there, and then took turns speaking.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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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