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as in gifted
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as in protected
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as in entitled
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privileged
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Broad stabs of satire target the hypocritical, patriarchal victim-blaming enacted by the police and other authorities, as well as privileged self-help rhetoric that stresses comforting concepts like resilience over the collective’s preference for rage.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
Since the 1931 census, some previously disadvantaged castes may have been buoyed by affirmative action and other measures – while other castes that once sat higher on the ladder may no longer be considered as privileged.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
While clergy are mandated reporters in most states, the majority still protect confessions as privileged communication.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
In this case, that means a heady 1916 tome about a privileged, college tennis champion turning away from life with a silver spoon in his mouth.
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The gifted 747-8 plane from Qatar is certainly opulent, with big leather seats and wood inlay, multiple lounges, a bedroom suite and private office, according to marketing materials saved on the Internet Archive.—
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Houston wide receiver Stefon Diggs reportedly paid safety Jimmie Ward $100,000 for the No. 14 jersey in 2023, while Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani gifted pitcher Joe Kelly and his wife a Porsche as a thank you for No. 17.—
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There is a backlog of 30 years in assigning lawyers for some of the appeals to which condemned inmates are entitled.—
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And they are entitled to a portion of the proceeds if the case succeeds.—
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Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.—
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Metallica is fortunate to claim several such successes, and the pioneering band has a handful of tracks in its discography that have stood the test of time.—
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In contrast to the Beats Studio Buds+ or AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can even be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.—
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The adjustable strap is outfitted with gold hardware that offers a polished touch, and its zippered top closure ensures your belongings stay safe and secure.—
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
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Interestingly the favored causes of people at different ends of the political spectrum varied widely.—
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More Southern Table Staples Relish Trays As mentioned above, relish trays are a favored side on the Southern table, offering a burst of acidic, vinegary freshness in between bites of our quintessential Southern casseroles and rich buttery dishes.—
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Before then, a lucky lottery ticket holder in Illinois took home a $344 million jackpot on March 25, while another lucky person hit the Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 17 for $113 million.—
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Ramsay recently revealed that more than 500 of the lucky beckoning cats have been stolen from the restaurant — at a total cost of more than 2,000 pounds.—
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That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.—
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Earnhardt enabled Berry to drive the team’s late model in between drivers years back.—
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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