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[priv-ee] / ˈprɪv i /




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But Sasha is a child, and can only see what she’s privy to.

From Salon • May 25, 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

But he quickly put it back on, declaring, 'as you are privy councillors ...

From Science Daily • May 7, 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

“Doggit, woman, you got us eatin’ in the dang dinin’ room weekdays as well as Sundays; now you talkin’ bout movin’ the privy.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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