privy to

phrase

: allowed to know about (something secret)
I wasn't privy to their plans.

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The younger generation, however, is more privy to their peers' in-person social skills. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 The 2022 class feels screwed, not privy to the extra COVID year or the five-in-five for the 2023 athletes. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2026 Kavanagh’s Lawsuits Kavanagh alleges that Sky’s pursuit of Bake Off was a conflict of interest because the broadcaster was privy to contractual arrangements with Channel 4. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026 The beloved Queen of Country died after a brief battle with cancer, which the public was not privy to, her representatives confirmed to USA TODAY. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for privy to

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“Privy to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privy%20to. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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