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wealthy

[wel-thee] / ˈwɛl θi /


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These efforts show that countries, particularly the wealthy and powerful ones, are able to shield their economies from the worst of an energy shock, at least in the short term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

As demand persists, some wealthy travelers are deciding a luxury seat isn’t sufficient to justify the crowds and flight delays that can come with commercial travel and choose to cough up thousands to fly private.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Asset managers are also seeing a surge in interest in the strategies from wealthy investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He had taken a job running the Institute of Contemporary Arts but, now fabulously wealthy, he quit.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

There she blended in perfectly with the wealthy patrons of the ballet.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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