privy
Example Sentences
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I'm not privy to the conversations that have been had within the current set-up, but the naming of such a large squad suggests a certain amount of uncertainty.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
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
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
Those privy to the warfare within and between these agencies watched Burnham closely but saw no change in his expression.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing privy
The Great Gatsby
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
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