grow rich
Example Sentences
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Developing countries like Thailand are aging rapidly before they grow rich, lacking the pension systems and savings found in wealthier nations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
"We will grow old before we grow rich" if growth isn't faster and more equitable, says Dr Rajan.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2024
In fact, while declining powers do sometimes pose a threat, the general and obvious rule remains that as countries grow rich and powerful, they try to expand their political and military reach.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 20, 2022
After years of government work, Barr began to grow rich.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 13, 2020
The poor grow rich, the rich grow great of heart.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
