Example Sentences

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Few modern religions grew as quickly and prosperously as Christian Science at the start of the last century, riding on the promise of health and healing through steadfast devotion.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

"Theological doctrines encouraged aid for the shame-faced poor, who threatened the moral order by showing that you could live virtuously and prosperously but still fall victim to twists of fortune," said Robb.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2023

Combining large-scale survey data and interviews with rural people, she finds that “rural Americans are doing much better than the conventional wisdom suggests,” economically speaking, and “by most measures are living prosperously and decently.”

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2023

If you are a consumer, an investor or just a person who wants to live peacefully and prosperously, the strong dollar is a mixed blessing, at best.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022

“Ho, ho, ho, hoi” he laughed, patting the expansive forest-green sides of his officer’s tunic prosperously.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller