Examples of privy to in a Sentence
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Humans are privy to all kinds of space wonders these days, thanks to Mars rovers, Jupiter orbiters, and giant space-dwelling telescopes.
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Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2024
Columbia, South Carolina Home to The University of South Carolina, the largest university in the state, this capital is privy to an influx of energy as new students arrive on campus each year.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
For the uninitiated—for those not on the playgrounds or in the streets or privy to locker-room whispers about how big and bad the storm descending on Ann Arbor was—the photo was a scene of reassurance, appeasing those who feared that the Fab Five would disrupt the landscape of the game.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024
Cultural references won't be completely off the table as long as the point gets across – such as buckling up, slowing down or driving sober – but that means paring down on some of the niche quotes that may confuse drivers not privy to the message's theme.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
It’s been said that, privy to his aesthetic, the jacket helps keep him looking slimmer.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Those privy to the conversations behind the scenes say Henry is determined to return to Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
Wise Owl Portable Hammock, $28 (originally $32) Best Travel Clothing and Shoe Deals for Prime Members
Amazon reserved its best spring clothing and footwear deals for Prime members, who are privy to discounts on everything from Crocs Classic Clogs to lightweight cardigans.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024
Located in the entertainment mecca of the Big Apple, students are privy to a variety of production opportunities, mainly in the school’s two new state-of-the-art theaters.
—Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2024
Columbia, South Carolina Home to The University of South Carolina, the largest university in the state, this capital is privy to an influx of energy as new students arrive on campus each year.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
For the uninitiated—for those not on the playgrounds or in the streets or privy to locker-room whispers about how big and bad the storm descending on Ann Arbor was—the photo was a scene of reassurance, appeasing those who feared that the Fab Five would disrupt the landscape of the game.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024
Cultural references won't be completely off the table as long as the point gets across – such as buckling up, slowing down or driving sober – but that means paring down on some of the niche quotes that may confuse drivers not privy to the message's theme.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
It’s been said that, privy to his aesthetic, the jacket helps keep him looking slimmer.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Those privy to the conversations behind the scenes say Henry is determined to return to Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
Wise Owl Portable Hammock, $28 (originally $32) Best Travel Clothing and Shoe Deals for Prime Members
Amazon reserved its best spring clothing and footwear deals for Prime members, who are privy to discounts on everything from Crocs Classic Clogs to lightweight cardigans.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024
Located in the entertainment mecca of the Big Apple, students are privy to a variety of production opportunities, mainly in the school’s two new state-of-the-art theaters.
—Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Privy to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privy%20to. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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