upper class
Example Sentences
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“We talk about it a lot,” Grace said, “especially since now that the year is ending, our upper class that are graduating are going straight into conflict.”
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
More than 40% of Americans who call themselves upper class or upper-middle class say they haven’t saved enough money to retire comfortably.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
And Cooper's social circle now included some very upper class people indeed.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025
A quick peek into butter’s rich history reveals that the humble dairy product was once a luxury reserved for the upper class.
From Salon • Aug. 16, 2025
Philby answers confidently, in the plummy tones of the English upper class.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
