affluent
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Sangha, a woman of Indian descent who was born in the U.K., attended Calabasas High School, located in an affluent city in Los Angeles County.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Though the affluent enclave that’s located less than 14 miles north of L.A. had the education factor Farr was looking for, the mother of three was fearful it wouldn’t be fulfilling enough in other ways.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
“A lot of mental health professionals, in general, once they’re trained, they go to more affluent areas to work privately,” Mancillas said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
At some affluent high schools today, more than 30% of students have disability diagnoses and receive testing accommodations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
And, for the families who could afford it, their houses would be elaborately decorated with trinketry, and the very affluent would have Christmas trees in their homes and exchange small gifts.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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