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But a small cohort of the wealthy had been able to buy Treasury bonds during the Civil War when greenback paper money and rapid coining of silver caused inflation.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
The Khoo clan were among the wealthy immigrants from Fujian, China, who arrived in the 19th century and quickly established themselves both economically and culturally.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Support for the proposal is widespread, despite fears of losing much of the budget the wealthy already fund by pushing them out of state, and of BWT eventually expanding to everyone (as income tax did).
—Robertas Bakula, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Support for higher taxes on the wealthy Recent data suggests support among certain Americans for tax increases on the wealthy.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
The Khoo clan were among the wealthy immigrants from Fujian, China, who arrived in the 19th century and quickly established themselves both economically and culturally.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Support for the proposal is widespread, despite fears of losing much of the budget the wealthy already fund by pushing them out of state, and of BWT eventually expanding to everyone (as income tax did).
—Robertas Bakula, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Support for higher taxes on the wealthy Recent data suggests support among certain Americans for tax increases on the wealthy.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the wealthy
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“The wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wealthy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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