privilege

Example Sentences

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“This gives a benefit to those who already have power and privilege, and once they get good at it, they just simply keep playing the game,” Zirkel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

“A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

They introduced each other to the group, thanked the Estado Libre Asociado for the privilege of being there, and then took turns speaking.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago