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The statement is one among many hard-hitting aphorisms that ring devastatingly true for the state of our current world, as late-stage capitalism widens the gap between haves and have-nots, creating unsustainable conditions for millions of people.—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026 Retirement is yet another dividing line between the haves and have-nots.—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026 Charging for parking moves us toward a system of haves and have-nots, where access to public spaces depends on your ability to pay.—Mandy Havlik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 But in this clash of haves and have-nots, are Josh and Lindsay really among the privileged?—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have-not