working class

Example Sentences

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With five months to go before the general election, there’s plenty of time for Platner to soothe any misgivings and re-up his promise to fight for the Maine working class.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Although Holman is accustomed to working on glamorous big budget productions, he is also fiercely proud of his working class roots.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

By the late 19th century, the industrial revolution had produced business barons commanding disproportionate wealth, a newly conscious working class, trade unions, and socialist parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"They're not the working class now," Bernard added.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

He strongly supported more rights and equality for the working class, such as better wages and the right to join labor unions.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple