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privilege

[priv-uh-lij, priv-lij] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒ, ˈprɪv lɪdʒ /


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"It's such a privilege, it's extraordinary," she said of hearing "hallelujah" sung across the famed avenue.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

I know that firsthand, having grown up without economic privilege and having worked in neighborhoods blighted by socioeconomic hardship.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

The first time Kao came face-to-face with Collins, in 2018, he told the FBI, he had to pay for the privilege.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

In the case of Suvorova’s memoir — although, she does acknowledge her white privilege — she certainly has a lot to be ungrateful for.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 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

He’s working from a relatively clean slate, and experiencing all of the privileges and drawbacks that come with it.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

They were allowed to keep their duke and duchess of Sussex titles, but lost other monarchy privileges.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

The numbers were boosted again this year, when the members of Twice and Stray Kids were granted voting privileges.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

It is whether it can distinguish real vulnerabilities from the privileges it mistakes for burdens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

The Owsla had privileges in regard to feeding, mating and freedom of movement.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

We're in a very privileged position, and it's understanding that privilege and what goes along with it.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The new series is based on Disgrace, the second in the series of books about a group of privileged men in the top echelons of society who are involved in evil activities.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

I’m in this very privileged position where this isn’t my reality, but this is the reality of so many women around the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

In fact—as can be seen in the immigration patterns to the U.S. from China and India—emigrants can be “among the most privileged and educated of their nations.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Only Werner’s affiliation with Dr. Hauptmann—his privileged status as the favorite of the technical sciences professor—keeps him safe.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

News aimed to avoid privileging schools with a high concentration of degrees that pay well.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

The recommendations "are designed to hold our attention, and too often that means privileging provocative and extreme content because outrage drives engagement and engagement drives profit", Steven Roberts at Monash University said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Introduced in 2023 as the three-row version of Mazda’s CX-70, the CX-90 is Mazda’s biggest canvas for its distinctive Kodo design: a seamless, flowing surface language, privileging complex curvatures over sharp corners, edges and rays.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

The seating issue has sparked discussions among fashion enthusiasts and critics alike, with many feeling that the arrangement feels elitist, privileging front-row viewers while limiting the experience for others.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024

The Dream thrives on generalization, on limiting the number of possible questions, on privileging immediate answers.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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