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
Some 86% of people who call themselves upper class or upper-middle class say they lack confidence that life for their children will be better than theirs has been.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
They became popular symbols of royalty, and in more recent times, were adopted by the upper class for use on stationery, clothing and accessories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
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
It was the upper class version of buying drinks for the fiddler.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
