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wealthy

[wel-thee] / ˈwɛl θi /


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The wealthy don’t get richer despite the frenzy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

And unlike many wealthy self-funders, Steyer did not leap into a campaign as a political neophyte who assumed their business skills would translate into being an effective elected official.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Mayor Daniel Lurie, a Levi-Strauss heir with a background in philanthropy, has opposed efforts to raise taxes on companies and the wealthy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I’d gleaned that Ma had been born in China and had been sold as a child to work as a servant to a wealthy Chinese family.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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