privileged
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Named after astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who helped overturn the belief that Earth sits at the center of the solar system, the principle holds that our location in the universe is not fundamentally special or privileged.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Only a quarter of students from low-income backgrounds go on to higher education in France, compared with nearly two thirds of pupils from privileged households, according to a 2023 government study.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Plus, I recognize how privileged we are to have financial help — and I always try to cut costs wherever I can.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Other tributes came from the Mitchell Brothers, who wrote: "We were privileged to have worked with you", and praised Sway's "true penmanship level and delivery".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Boxes on either side of the stage allow the more privileged patrons to look straight down onto the actors.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
Vocabulary lists containing privileged
The Constitution of the United States
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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Vocabulary from the Constitution of the United States
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