privy to
Example Sentences
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As a widow, you do qualify for benefits that unmarried individuals are not privy to, such as a step-up in payment amount if your deceased spouse’s benefit was higher than yours.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The rise of prediction markets has created a new temptation in Washington, where the Trump administration’s fast-moving agenda is giving those privy to government information a chance to cash in on the volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Kemp's witness statement says that in those years, he was "privy" to detailed intelligence that spoke to Adams' historic and current activities in the IRA.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
That scenario had been briefed days earlier to the Gang of Eight—the top Republicans and Democrats in Congress privy to the most sensitive U.S. intelligence about national-security matters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Margaret, who was not privy to all the complexities of the situation, seemed puzzled by this sudden outcry for baking expertise.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
