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[priv-ee] / ˈprɪv i /




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After being told that some of the judges were also privy councillors, he briefly removed his hat in acknowledgment.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

What we weren’t privy to were those alleged mood swings she mentioned in her breakup post, part of the silent caretaking women perform alongside other household maintenance.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

However, access to accounts alone is not exactly proof of wrongdoing unless you are privy to additional facts or evidence of misuse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Do they get updates at the same time and are they privy to development information?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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




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