more affluent
Example Sentences
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The Times has published a series of investigations into the late evacuation alerts in west Altadena and other response disparities compared to the more affluent eastern half of the unincorporated town.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“The remaining 25% to 30% serves the more affluent first-time buyer, who is less impacted by affordability pressures.”
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
In another case, if the company knows how much a customer makes per year or whether they live in a more affluent neighborhood, they could charge more.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Children who live in relatively disadvantaged areas are also more likely to be autistic than those who live in more affluent areas, according to the department.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The rest, children of the island’s slightly more affluent, paid fifty cents a lesson.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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