the wealthy

noun

: wealthy people
policies to benefit the wealthy

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The result is a never-ending parade of statutes favoring the wealthy and privileged above those unfortunate souls in society who need the most help and compassion. Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026 That may understate the value of capital gains for the wealthy. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 The Booker plan also raises taxes on the wealthy as a partial offset for its costs. Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026 Jane is a deeply unwell woman, enthralled by the lavish lives of the wealthy and consumed by the idealistic fairy tales of her childhood. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the wealthy

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“The wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wealthy. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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