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elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




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Although representing only 1% of all rich individuals, this elite group holds nearly 35% of total wealth, or about $34.2 trillion.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

This year, on New Year’s Day, I had brunch at the elite Wynn casino in Las Vegas.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

A seat at Madison Square Garden now costs a small fortune, with Hollywood stars and the business elite having the best views of the games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Here was a woman with impeccable Yankee credentials, who had been educated at elite colleges and had few living family members or other attachments.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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