privilege

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She was a child of privilege, the daughter of Carter Burden, a Vanderbilt descendant and media executive, and Amanda Burden, the daughter of Babe Paley and an influential urban planner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Following his loss, he said it had been an "honour and privilege" to have served his constituents.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

And thanks to his keen eye and meticulous attention to detail, we’re granted the privilege of sharing these rich, formative experiences with him—at a comfortable remove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I don’t think this is an indicator of privilege.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Perhaps it was only the privilege of our youth, but as yet we recognized no limits and saw nowhere an end.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque