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prosperous

[pros-per-uhs] / ˈprɒs pər əs /




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In the 18th Century, a prosperous businessman, Thomas Knox Hannington, built a grand house on the site, and its ruins can still be seen today.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

On its website, the group says it is a coalition of L.A. residents “promoting a safer, cleaner, more prosperous and more collaborative city.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

You are a master of the prosperous pivot.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But that means the problem is worse in less prosperous areas where people can’t afford it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Lemore had changed out of her septa’s robes into garb more befitting the wife or daughter of a prosperous merchant.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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