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Examples of privacy in a Sentence
She went upstairs for some privacy.
Celebrities have a right to privacy.
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Despite being completely open to the elements, the lack of development in front of the property ensures guests have complete privacy, even while skinny dipping, sipping Champagne, and bird-watching in the massive infinity pools.
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Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024
For homeowners who are willing to sacrifice some privacy and yard space, the ADUs could offer a more affordable option than existing single-family properties on the market.
—Kate Talerico, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
Several others commented that Heather was just being respective of Taylor, who might have asked for more privacy.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
People often confuse personal privacy with personal control of their data.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela, Twin Cities, 30 May 2024
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Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024
For homeowners who are willing to sacrifice some privacy and yard space, the ADUs could offer a more affordable option than existing single-family properties on the market.
—Kate Talerico, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
Several others commented that Heather was just being respective of Taylor, who might have asked for more privacy.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
People often confuse personal privacy with personal control of their data.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela, Twin Cities, 30 May 2024
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privacy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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privacy
noun
pri·va·cy
ˈprī-və-sē 
plural privacies
1
a
: the quality or state of being out of the sight and hearing of other people : seclusion
the privacy of the home
b
: freedom from being intruded upon
one's right to privacy
2
: secrecy sense 2
talk in privacy
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