the wealthy

noun

: wealthy people
policies to benefit the wealthy

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That story follows Christine’s ascent up the operatic ladder under the tutelage of the Phantom, who brings her to his lair on an underground lake beneath the opera house and presses her to choose between him and the wealthy childhood friend who’s re-entered her life (a solid Daniel Lopez). Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, Yasmin married the wealthy heir Henry Muck (Kit Harington, who joined in Season 3), ultimately ending her relationship with Robert (Harry Lawtey, not returning for this season) in pursuit of financial security over love. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2025 Airfare was so expensive that flying was largely limited to the wealthy. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 Advertisement The Epstein files have become an obsession for many, but particularly the MAGA base, Massie says, as an example of a broader problem—that there’s a separate set of rules for the wealthy and well-connected. Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Nov. 2025 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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