privilege
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It also normalizes elite privilege by reframing it as relatable aspiration.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
"It was a privilege to come back. I'd never thought in a million years that this could have happened. I should really be enjoying it a bit more."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It is what’s known as a privilege escalation exploit, and if it were chained together with other attacks it could be used by a hacker to seize control of the computer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“His strength, generosity, and spirit will never be forgotten by those who had the privilege of knowing him personally and by the many fans whose lives he touched over the years.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The Ratignolles’ soirées musicales were widely known, and it was considered a privilege to be invited to them.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
Vocabulary lists containing privilege
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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Bud, Not Buddy
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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