as in classes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the old-line yachting gentry frowns on vulgar displays of wealth
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And while not officially linked to the spa, the morning yoga classes for Retreat guests were the perfect prep for a day of pampering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026 -
The pair enrolled in online classes at Dakota County Technical College through the state’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, which frees up their schedules during the typical school day.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Committee for Better Banks, which is helping organize union efforts alongside the CWA, hopes the movement will one day expand to Charlotte as the union pushes for higher pay, staffing levels and benefits.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ghalibaf came through the ranks of the guard himself and is believed to be among the inner circle of Mojtaba Khamenei, the ayatollah's son and successor.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Johnson’s legacy includes his son Bret and Rob Johnson, who were standout quarterbacks at El Toro and played in the college and professional ranks.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Gentries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentries. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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