of means

idiom

: having wealth or riches
a man/woman of means

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In that spirit, the IDF employs a variety of means to assess the potential impact of its operations on the civilian population, while distinguishing between civilians and combatants as required by its legal obligations and entrenched value. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Weil was born in Paris on February 3, 1909, into a Jewish family of means, writes Elizabeth Hardwick. Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 11 Jan. 2025 Hayes pleaded guilty to theft of mail matter by officer or employee and unlawful transfer, possession, and use of means of identification on Feb. 7, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release. Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2025 Alongside Dafoe, the standout of the supporting cast is Corrin, playing a devoted mother swathed in the opulent attire of a woman of means, who finds comfort in religion. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for of means

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“Of means.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20means. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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