prospering

Example Sentences

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It was a more optimistic era; the generals could see their South East Asian neighbours prospering through trade with the Western world, and they wanted an end to crippling economic sanctions.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

“If we do all that, and everybody’s prospering and they’re all a part of it, and there’s upside for everybody, that’s going to naturally be a bulwark against future conflicts there. Because everybody’s thriving.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

AEG is prospering by executing a fairly simple business plan, said Andrew Zimbalist, professor emeritus of economics at Smith College.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

To be picky in the ocean after prospering in the pond.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Restricting myself more to particulars, let me say that one sees a prince prospering today and coming to ruin tomorrow without having seen him change his nature or his qualities.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli