privilege
Example Sentences
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“Working with them is a privilege and every journalist’s dream.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"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
"It is a privilege to continue in this role."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
But using your privilege and power to advocate for what you really believe in is the true definition of masculinity, one that a man only understands once he falls and picks himself back up again.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
“Not looking the part of Puerto Rican messed me up. I know I get some privilege points from looking white, but Puerto Ricans don’t come in one shade.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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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