oligarchs

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

"The school board's decision-making was an oligarchy, controlled by a small group of wealthy donors. "

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"The astronomers believe a protoplanet, about the size of our Moon, collided with another one billions of years ago, eventually forming the planet Earth. "

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"Scientists believe that protoplanets, formed from smaller space rocks, eventually crashed together to create the planets in our solar system. "

"Over the years, their industry and business sense made them wealthy."

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "