grow rich
Example Sentences
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In fact, while declining powers do sometimes pose a threat, the general and obvious rule remains that as countries grow rich and powerful, they try to expand their political and military reach.
From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2022
After years of government work, Barr began to grow rich.
From The New Yorker • Jan. 13, 2020
Economists still don't fully understand why some countries grow rich while others stay poor, but most agree on the importance of institutions that can tackle corruption and support political stability and the rule of law.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2017
If you want to grow rich, positive emotions must dominate negative ones, Hill emphasizes.
From Time • Dec. 8, 2015
The poor grow rich, the rich grow great of heart.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
