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
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
Why was Swinney privy to details that would not become public for more than a month?
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
“How little you know of men, and of the queen, your mistress!”she said, as if she were privy to some deeper knowledge.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
