privy to

Example Sentences

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As a widow, you do qualify for benefits that unmarried individuals are not privy to, such as a step-up in payment amount if your deceased spouse’s benefit was higher than yours.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The rise of prediction markets has created a new temptation in Washington, where the Trump administration’s fast-moving agenda is giving those privy to government information a chance to cash in on the volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

They won't want him to be privy to all their development secrets to take with him, so will they shut him out of engineers' meetings, like for departing drivers?

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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

Margaret, who was not privy to all the complexities of the situation, seemed puzzled by this sudden outcry for baking expertise.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood