Example Sentences

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In the decade preceding Xi, he noted, there was perhaps one such case—and even then, the official wasn’t imprisoned, but was merely stripped of privileges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In May 2022, the hacker went through the firm's network and took over administrator privileges — the highest level of system access to the IT network, the ICO said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

When we talk about U.S. citizenship, there is a tendency to assume that, Well, of course everyone wants legal citizenship because it means access to rights, privileges, and protections.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

For Gayle King, being Oprah Winfrey’s best friend has its privileges — and some obligations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

No money went with them, no class privileges.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller