Example Sentences

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The economies of those two hamlets — the gateways to the monument — have been prospering on the tourism they draw, she said.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2017

There are other recruiting tweets and videos from other Islamic State members who share a common biographical thread: They are educated and appear to have been prospering in the West.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2015

Luxury stores, which have been prospering since the stock market has been doing better, continued to do well, with Nordstrom posting a 5.1 percent increase and Saks Fifth Avenue a 5.3 percent increase.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2010

Many year-round Vineyard inhabitants, on the other hand, have been prospering through the boom, and strongly resent the idea of curbing it.

From Time Magazine Archive