ruling class

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And what about the classic English "received pronunciation", long the go-to sound of the British ruling class?

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Just two days ago, Ohio State, Alabama and Georgia represented college football’s unconquerable ruling class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Only later did the ruling class realize the possible error of their loyalty.

From Slate • Sep. 27, 2025

"For the first time it was the Kenyan people - the working class and the middle class and the lower class - against the ruling class," says Mwangi.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

The guardians of his republic, its elite ruling class, having deciphered the “law of births,” would ensure that only such harmonious “fortunate” unions would occur in the future.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee