ruling class
Example Sentences
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And what about the classic English "received pronunciation", long the go-to sound of the British ruling class?
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The longest-running fantasy on TV sunnily depicts the American commoner’s relationship with the ruling class, and vice versa.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Macaulay was a self-made man elevated to the pinnacle of Britain’s ruling class, thanks to his precocious intelligence and scholarly brilliance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
Only later did the ruling class realize the possible error of their loyalty.
From Slate • Sep. 27, 2025
Ultimately the determining factor is the mental attitude of the ruling class itself.
From "1984" by George Orwell
