affluence

Example Sentences

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This idea that we spend so much more subsidizing affluence versus alleviating poverty really just bowled me over.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's not a cheap product but with the growing affluence in Asia we do see a large number of seniors who would find the product affordable," Keppel’s Lim said.

From Reuters

Because we are proactive and have already enrolled her in music, dance and gymnastics classes, she will also know affluence.

From Salon

He grew up amid the affluence generated by California’s postwar boom.

From New York Times

In our affluence, we ask nothing of substance from one another, and nothing of significance from ourselves.

From Washington Post