privilege
Example Sentences
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"The irony is that many investors appear willing to pay a premium simply for the privilege of gaining access," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Over time, the Gymkhana also became shorthand for a certain kind of inherited privilege in Delhi.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“What I love about the songs I’ve gotten the privilege to sing is that they feel current,” Espinosa says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The Pentagon has said in-person access is “a privilege extended by the government,” and that it needs to balance transparency with security concerns related to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Will Thompson got to act like a jerk because his family paid for the privilege?
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
Vocabulary lists containing privilege
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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Bud, Not Buddy
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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