the haves
Definition of the haves
: people who have a lot of money and possessions : wealthy people —usually used in the phrase the haves and the have-nots the gap between the haves and the have-nots
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haveplay haves
: to hold or maintain as a possession, privilege, or entitlement
: to hold in one's use, service, regard, or at one's disposal
: to hold, include, or contain as a part or whole
: one that is well-endowed especially in material wealth
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