Sample sentences for PROSPERITY

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Definition

the state of doing well — especially economically

We are hoping for peace and prosperity.

No economic fluctuations changed their status—people like the Ewells lived as guests of the county in prosperity as well as in the depths of a depression.
Harper Lee -- To Kill a Mockingbird

prosperity = the state of doing well — especially economically

...during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
O. Henry -- The Gift of the Magi

prosperity = a state of doing well — especially economically

'Prosperity to New Switzerland; long may she flourish,' echoed on all sides.
Johann Wyss -- The Swiss Family Robinson
Jack, I see happiness and prosperity for you.
Zane Grey -- The Heritage of the Desert
The country of greatest achievement, greatest prosperity, greatest freedom.
Ayn Rand -- The Fountainhead
Now, my greatest concern is ensuring the peace and prosperity of the empire over which I find myself lord and master.
Christopher Paolini -- Brisingr
He had no thought of freeing the community of a dangerous outlaw, of ridding the country of an obstacle to its progress and prosperity.
Zane Grey -- The Lone Star Ranger
[We] are devoutly to acknowledge that kind Providence ... hath restored our city to its useful state of health and prosperity.
Laurie Halse Anderson -- Fever, 1793
Despite his prosperity, Jo-Jo could not drive and did not own a car.
Junot Diaz -- Drown
He looked troubled, and there was about him no evidence of prosperity.
Zane Grey -- The Border Legion
Finding Prosperity by Feeding Monkeys.
Jay Allison, et al. -- This I Believe
Everyone wishes you longevity and prosperity.
Lisa See -- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Aegon the Conqueror brought fire and blood to Westeros, but afterward he gave them peace, prosperity, and justice.
George R.R. Martin -- A Storm of Swords
The long, dull monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather.
C.S. Lewis -- The Screwtape Letters
Her mother said, I believe, something like: "You have no right to go on living your life of prosperity and respect.
Ford Madox Ford -- The Good Soldier
Slavery has deadened all enterprise and prosperity.
James M. McPherson -- What They Fought For - 1861-1865
He loved the British Government—it was the source of all prosperity and honour, and his master at Rampur held the very same opinion.
Rudyard Kipling -- Kim
Peace and prosperity would flourish, but more wondrous yet, the Riders would be brought back to gently govern over Galbatorix's fiefdoms.
Christopher Paolini -- Eragon
From this height, nurturing life and prosperity in each isolated settlement seemed simply a matter of drawing straight lines to divert water.
Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin -- Three Cups of Tea

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