affluent
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De la Espriella comes from cattle country in northern Cordoba province, growing up in an affluent family in the city of Montería about an hour’s drive from the country’s northwest Caribbean coast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In the years since, as affluent consumers propped up aggregate spending, that dynamic hasn’t played out.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Its bet years ago that it could offer better, more reliable service and its focus on affluent customers has made it the most profitable U.S. carrier.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“The strength of our brand, broad geographic footprint, and wide variety of home offerings and price points, combined with our long history serving the luxury market and its affluent customers, continues to set us apart.”
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The rest, children of the island’s slightly more affluent, paid fifty cents a lesson.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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