privilege

Example Sentences

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Friedman also blocked a part of the policy that said access to the Pentagon is a "privilege" not a "right", saying the Pentagon cannot deny access "unreasonably or on the basis of viewpoint".

From BBC

The Church of England's first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the "immense privilege" she feels ahead of her official enthronement.

From BBC

With insurance and maintenance costs way up too, new-vehicle shopping is starting to look like a pursuit of the privileged.

From Barron's

“A man should pay for the privilege of working on such a watch!” he would say.

From Literature

She doesn't want to emigrate like the millions who have fled Venezuela's economic crisis but longs for political and economic reform, saying everything is "too expensive", education is a "privilege", and non-exploitative jobs are rare.

From BBC