advantaged
adjective
ad·van·taged
əd-ˈvan-tijd 
: having or providing an advantage and especially a social or financial advantage over others
an advantaged position
advantaged children
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He comes from an advantaged community.
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Only the strongest and most advantaged people attempt the crossing.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
People who take vitamin D may also be more economically advantaged than those who don’t take vitamins, which could affect their health.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Asia Muhammad, who grew up in Las Vegas, got to play in a program Andre Agassi started for less advantaged young people in his hometown.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Diversity in the sport is about far more than supporting tennis clinics in less advantaged urban areas, though that is important, too.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
People who take vitamin D may also be more economically advantaged than those who don’t take vitamins, which could affect their health.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Asia Muhammad, who grew up in Las Vegas, got to play in a program Andre Agassi started for less advantaged young people in his hometown.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Diversity in the sport is about far more than supporting tennis clinics in less advantaged urban areas, though that is important, too.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
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“Advantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantaged. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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