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privileged

[priv-uh-lijd, priv-lijd] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, ˈprɪv lɪdʒd /




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We’re privileged to be part of something that’s saying something about the world and has the ability to enact change in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The former Duke of York served as the UK's trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, enjoying privileged access to senior government and business contacts around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Beasley Allen did so while working with consultant James Conlan, who previously worked as an outside counsel to J&J and had access to privileged information and litigation strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Those existing rules say, “You must never use privileged or confidential information for personal gain or tell, ‘tip,’ or share information you learned through work with others.”

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

I said that I had been privileged throughout my political life to fight alongside colleagues whose abilities and contributions were far greater than my own.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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