privy

Example Sentences

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He said that EchoStar isn’t privy to SpaceX’s valuation and invested on “faith” in the company, adding: “I’m anxious to see if they do, in fact, do an IPO.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

They’re not privy to the power politics of Manhattan after parties.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

He said he “wasn’t privy to the details” and that his hope was that “it would be worked out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

US concerns became immediately clear: Wright USA was privy to the personal details of many of America's top secret service agents and intelligence officials.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Pearl Nearing was making for the girls’ privy.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck