privy

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Kemp's witness statement says that in those years, he was "privy" to detailed intelligence that spoke to Adams' historic and current activities in the IRA.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He said that EchoStar isn’t privy to SpaceX’s valuation and invested on “faith” in the company, adding: “I’m anxious to see if they do, in fact, do an IPO.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“You just feel that it’s happening, even if you’re not privy to the exact contents of the conversations.”

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Neither parent is privy to the fact that Ray simply isn’t very nice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Its outbuildings had caved in, and the privy stood at an angle.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck