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prosperous

[pros-per-uhs] / ˈprɒs pər əs /




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Those energies transformed a small republic on the edge of a continent into the most prosperous nation in the long sweep of human civilization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Guterres arrived by helicopter from the Dominican Republic, the neighboring -- and far more stable and prosperous -- country sharing the island.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

But based on the talk around town, Chahal believes a more prosperous future is in the offing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

In the 18th Century, a prosperous businessman, Thomas Knox Hannington, built a grand house on the site, and its ruins can still be seen today.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

His father left, trailing the faint, unfamiliar, prosperous aroma of his cigar.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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