the privilege to vs the privilege of

Both 'the privilege to' and 'the privilege of' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The privilege of' is more commonly used to introduce the thing that is considered a privilege, while 'the privilege to' is used to indicate the action or ability that is a privilege.

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the privilege to

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate the action or ability that is considered a privilege.

This phrase is used to express the action or ability that is considered a privilege. It is often followed by a verb.

Examples:

I have the privilege to work with a talented team.
She has the privilege to travel around the world.
He has the privilege to make important decisions.
They have the privilege to choose their own path.
We have the privilege to learn from experienced professionals.

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Sir, I am requesting the privilege to deploy.
Only Spartans with living sons have the privilege to fight today.
Allow me the privilege to escort you in my own carriage.
God knows I've earned the privilege to see her die.
But I believe I've earned the privilege to marry who I want.
And I think you guys lost the privilege to sit here at the table.
There's a time when if left in your own head for too long... that y'all have the privilege to go insane.
I had the privilege to speak twice to the president's climate task force.
But unlike any other Black Panther... I have the privilege to do so by your side... as an Avenger.
In my former portfolio, I had the privilege to review State aid rules.
Madam President, on Sunday, I had the privilege to be present in Kiev as an observer for the ECR Group.
I, together with the President of Parliament, had the privilege to be there that Sunday.
What is unusual is that I had the privilege to be shown it as a young man.
Respect of these basic principles should be added since the qualified entities are here granted the privilege to monitor the rule of law in the society.
Most of the things mentioned in our 1981 paper were facts. I had the privilege to speak twice to the president's climate task force.
There are enormous benefits in a multi-cultural society and I am delighted to have the privilege to represent such an area here in the Parliament.
Having had the privilege to visit India on a number of occasions, I have been deeply impressed by the rate of economic development there over recent years and particularly in key 21st century industries such as information technology.
Two weeks ago, here in Strasbourg, I had the privilege to meet two prominent dissidents from Belarus to discuss political developments in their country.
In order to have the privilege to host this year's Olympic Games in Beijing, the Chinese Government undertook additional commitments to meet internationally recognised human rights standards.
As I stand under them, I see not just a cloud, but understand that what I have the privilege to witness

Alternatives:

the opportunity to
the right to
the ability to
the chance to
the freedom to

the privilege of

This phrase is correct and is commonly used to introduce the thing that is considered a privilege.

This phrase is used to introduce the thing that is considered a privilege. It is often followed by a noun or noun phrase.