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privilege

[priv-uh-lij, priv-lij] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒ, ˈprɪv lɪdʒ /


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"It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company," Cook said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Legal ethics experts stated that giving former client communications to someone suing the client could be a violation of attorney-client privilege.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

To not be threatened by the influx of AI in creative spaces is to speak from a place of immense privilege.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

“The way I saw it, she wound up paying you for the privilege of having you in her gas station. You think she’s figured it out yet?”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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