the wealthy

noun

: wealthy people
policies to benefit the wealthy

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From the first delivery of an MG car to the wealthy Nordic country in January 2020, Chinese EV brands have gone on to capture a combined market share of roughly 10%, driven by Beijing’s competitive pricing and advanced technology. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2025 So, which investing skills and tools do the wealthy value now? Forbes Research, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Seniors should not have to sacrifice stability for tax breaks that overwhelmingly favor the wealthy. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025 Democrats say connecting the bill’s cuts to food stamps and Medicaid with its tax cuts for the wealthy is the strongest message for voters. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the wealthy

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“The wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wealthy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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