privileged

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In the background of a bar, a poster for Roberto Rossellini’s earnest humanitarian classic “Europa ’51” is visible, Jude obviously paying homage to a classic story about a privileged woman’s crisis of charity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

With insurance and maintenance costs way up too, new-vehicle shopping is starting to look like a pursuit of the privileged.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

She went to good schools and was dropped onto a relatively smooth and privileged path through life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"There have been incredible highs and some very tough moments, but I feel truly privileged to have experienced it."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

These were the privileged passengers who would have priority boarding with the officers and wounded.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys