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Discover LudwigThe word "well-to-do" is correct and commonly used in written English
It is used to describe someone who is wealthy or prosperous. Example: The well-to-do family lived in a luxurious mansion on the outskirts of the city. In this sentence, "well-to-do" is used to describe the family's financial status, indicating that they are affluent.
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Well-to-do
adjective
Rich; prosperous.
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Well-to-do African Americans began buying in the neighborhood.
They weren't well-to-do.
They were quite well-to-do.
"I only drive well-to-do people".
Fans don't want to hear well-to-do owners and well-to-do players squabbling.
Wied was the son of a well-to-do farmer.
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But I had to play pretty well to do that".
These were houses for the well to do.
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This work is positioned exceptionally well to do just that.
All well to do.
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