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well-off

[wel-awf, -of] / ˈwɛlˈɔf, -ˈɒf /


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"Naturally, sanctions affect people's lives. People are being hurt, both those who are financially well-off and those who are financially weak," said realtor Mehdi Yazdian, 55, who urged the authorities to control prices.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

For now, beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino still has some allies in world football, particularly in parts of the world where less well-off football associations have benefited from his presidency.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

They have enviable wealth and careers, except for one who’s relatively less well-off than the rest.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Like the U.S. economy broadly, Las Vegas increasingly relies on a smaller group of well-off people.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

It was a luxury for the relatively well-off, often arranged at short notice in an informal manner, as ‘public’ as a ball at Bath’s Assembly Rooms might have been.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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