social position

Example Sentences

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Wealthy Polish noblemen, for instance, would often refuse to pay, shielded from any consequences by their superior social position.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“I think loanwords can be understood in those terms — as a way to signal your social position, to set yourself apart.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

But social position was a period, not a question mark.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2024

Unlike the elected lower house legislators, the senators will be chosen by their fellow applicants, competing in 20 categories such as occupation or social position, including women, the elderly and the disabled.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

I was taught never to take advantage of anybody who was less fortunate than myself, whether he be less fortunate in brains, wealth, or social position; it meant anybody, not just Negroes.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee