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high-income

American  
[hahy-in-kuhm] / ˈhaɪˈɪn kʌm /

adjective

  1. of or relating to those with a larger income than the average.


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Directing awards to organizations in high-income countries further complicates the funding.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

He points to IPPR's recent analysis of 22 high-income countries which found no evidence insurance-based systems like the Netherlands' outperform tax-funded models on measures such as access or quality.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Alternative schooling is having a moment among high-income parents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Advisers say IULs are best suited for a relatively small group of high-income households with a need for permanent insurance.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

Department of Education found in a 2004 study, but 66 percent of high-income students did.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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