privilege

Example Sentences

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“A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I don’t think this is an indicator of privilege.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The Church of England's first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the "immense privilege" she feels ahead of her official enthronement.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“And for us, who had the privilege of working with and knowing him and loving him, all we can say is, ‘Buddy, what fun we had storming the castle,’ ” Crystal said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

And while we stay here for Anatole’s teaching and organizing, and live on the next-to-nothing that work earns, we still have a measure of privilege incomprehensible to our neighbors.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver