prosperous

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Following the trail of these minuscule treasures back in time, Mr. de Waal traced the history of his forbears among the Ephrussis, a Jewish banking family that grew prosperous in the 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He said most people were concerned about issues including protecting the natural environment, and having a prosperous economy and strong community, and "we get the chance to really understand what that might mean for Sark".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“We know that when people are prosperous, particularly those who have earned a particular amount of wealth, they reinvest that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

We can and should hope for a better outcome for Iranians than for Iraqis: freedom from an oppressive regime, minimal death and destruction, a smooth democratic transition, a functional democracy, a peaceful and prosperous society.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Menelaus, at first the less successful, was notably prosperous in his later years.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton