the wealthy

noun

: wealthy people

policies to benefit the wealthy

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But here and there amid the Palisades and Eaton fires, in places not protected by the private fire crews of the wealthy, a home survived – an apparent miracle – raising questions about how one structure can make it through while others within shouting distance burn to the ground. —

Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025 Most Americans believe that the wealthy and corporations do not pay enough in taxes. —

Tobias Burns, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025 Extending the Trump tax cuts, which significantly cut rates for the wealthy and big business, is a key priority for almost all Republicans. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025 Private firefighting units have been a controversial topic in recent years, becoming a symbol of access for the wealthy and drawing criticism for heightening class divides during disasters. —

Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the wealthy