elites

Example Sentences

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I see something more mundane: the global elite's genuine effort, across several decades, to address real crises.

From Salon • May 21, 2023

“Having a baby is harder when you’re poor. But I don’t think the poor’s interest or the elite’s interest are served by eliminating a child conceived into difficult circumstances,” Pakaluk said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Confucius thought social problems were rooted in the elite’s behavior and, in particular, in their pursuit of their own benefit to the detriment of the people.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Mr. Matzneff appealed to the elite’s traditional appreciation of the transgressive figure.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2020

Electric lights shine from each floor—a luxury only government buildings and the elite's homes can afford.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu