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

However, access to accounts alone is not exactly proof of wrongdoing unless you are privy to additional facts or evidence of misuse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Do they get updates at the same time and are they privy to development information?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

During his long career as a code breaker, he had been privy to many secrets.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield