riches

Example Sentences

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That he hails from such a region has fuelled the rags to riches aspect of his story.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

As a result, Barb Fence Co. gave its founders both riches and a historical legacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"Lebanon is full of archaeological riches... and the Beirut depots do not have the capacity to accommodate all these threatened objects," said David Sassine, an expert at the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

There are “crypto kids” — some scammers like Daniel, others who acquired their riches legitimately.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

For those first few days, my pockets jingling with newfound riches, I felt like a millionaire.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela