In the early 1950s, the number of television sets in the UK began to expand along with rising affluence. From LearnThat.org. [www.yourdictionary.com]
Yes, the responsibility of affluence is great indeed. From Wordnik.com. [India After the RajShowcase of Democracy] Reference
Americans have deep social problems, proving that affluence is no cure for same. From Wordnik.com. [guns] Reference
It also alludes to the idea of affluence, and the disordering effect of affluence is one of the ideas of the book, too. From Wordnik.com. [Kevin Patterson - An interview with author] Reference
My affluence is not related to their suffering as if there are resources just laying around for the lazy poor to go pick up. From Wordnik.com. [Research and Teaching] Reference
I would give, to call the affluence of that moment back again. From Wordnik.com. [Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems] Reference
Scottish seven-year-olds are slightly more likely to be living in affluence. From Wordnik.com. [Child poverty: study shows fifth of UK youngsters severely affected] Reference
Shelby was staggered, but recalling his affluence, flirted a bill through the opening and neglected to count his change. From Wordnik.com. [The Henchman] Reference
Possessed of a thorough acquaintance with all the scriptures, and every kind of affluence, He is worshipped by all beings. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18] Reference
Mr. Froude's story of "affluence" and boundless wealth. From Wordnik.com. [New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle] Reference
There are too many factors, such as affluence, poverty, language and population. From Wordnik.com. [Kootenay Rockies - News] Reference
Not "affluence" but "appetite" because you can live a very affluent life with very little expense and very low carbon. From Wordnik.com. [RealClimate] Reference
Such illusions prevailed in the 1990s when people were confusing democracy with the notion of affluence, "the president said. From Wordnik.com. [RIA Novosti] Reference
Our affluence is the good kind of affluence!. From Wordnik.com. [Do I still love the new Democratic Congress?] Reference
"affluence," and for such an age, a completely new economic theory is needed. From Wordnik.com. [LewRockwell.com] Reference
"affluence" line of R30,000 income per person per year rose to 9.8 percent from 9.2 percent. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
But sprawl is not a necessary component of affluence. From Wordnik.com. [15 Ways To Fix The Suburbs] Reference
Think Wall Street kings and the culture of affluence. From Wordnik.com. [Today’s ‘Culture of Poverty’] Reference
Here, evidently, was the source of his new affluence. "". From Wordnik.com. [Macanudos On The Rocks] Reference
The pernicious culture of affluence merits further study. From Wordnik.com. [Today’s ‘Culture of Poverty’] Reference
So what does this juxtaposition of affluence and indigence mean?. From Wordnik.com. [For Richer, For Poorer] Reference
They are steeped in affluence and routinely measured for success. From Wordnik.com. [Bitter Lessons] Reference
In many ways, the affluence of the 1950s and 1960s was more satisfying. From Wordnik.com. [The Real Price Of The Slide] Reference
And they experienced the sudden, surprising postwar affluence together, too. "". From Wordnik.com. [Saxophone Vs. Sacrifice] Reference
His mutual funds and home on two acres, he admits, project much the same affluence. From Wordnik.com. [Big Brown's Union Blues] Reference
When people take their affluence for granted, they get in the mood for noblesse oblige. From Wordnik.com. [Report From Philly: Why The Gop Is Playing Nice] Reference
"People who are used to affluence have to start thinking like the common man," he says. From Wordnik.com. [Next: No-Frills Pizza?] Reference
Means-testing-requiring the wealthy to pay more -- has been renamed "affluence testing.". From Wordnik.com. [Mediscare] Reference
Aren't we the ones who are highly mobile, relishing that next step up the ladder of affluence?. From Wordnik.com. [MAIL CALL: LEARNING TO DRAW THE LINE] Reference
The once humble garage has become the latest symbol of competitive affluence in American homeowning. From Wordnik.com. [The Garage That Ate Tucson] Reference
And in this age of affluence, many high schoolers already have passports inked with European stamps. From Wordnik.com. [Hi, Mom, I'm In Nepal] Reference
In the garden, as in the house, American affluence is fueling a burgeoning market for high-end design. From Wordnik.com. [Green Dreams] Reference
But that postindustrial compact, born of a bygone American age of affluence, is being rewritten in Detroit. From Wordnik.com. [Who Should Pay For Health Benefits?] Reference
ASIA From Calcutta's misery to Tokyo's affluence, resources are stressed; population will double in 39 years. From Wordnik.com. [The Future Is Here] Reference
We watch them for an hour without finding out the source of their affluence, because it really doesn't matter. From Wordnik.com. [The Rich Get Richer] Reference
The 400 years of liberal global capitalism have seen an extraordinary explosion in knowledge and human affluence. From Wordnik.com. [The Debt We Owe the Dutch] Reference
But then, affluence -- a level of economic security unknown in human history -- has defined Bill Clinton's generation. From Wordnik.com. [Saxophone Vs. Sacrifice] Reference
Now these systems are gradually opening up-partly because of pressure from the new middle classes created by affluence. From Wordnik.com. [Limits Of Democracy] Reference
This has led to an increase in heart disease, diabetes and cancer, illnesses that are normally associated with affluence. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
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