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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earn
Since, the 27-year-old has remained a force on the charts, earning entries on Top Latin Albums, Hot Latin Songs and Latin Airplay, among others.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
So that’s a core group that earned the right to keep running it back.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Cash is lent out to earn interest.
—Luke Xie, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Want to earn more and grow your money?
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
So that’s a core group that earned the right to keep running it back.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Cash is lent out to earn interest.
—Luke Xie, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Want to earn more and grow your money?
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earn
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Lewis rejected their challenge of Ruiz’s conviction but agreed the sentence deserved another look.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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Carnell Tate, Ohio State I was somewhat underwhelmed by the draft-eligible wide receivers over the summer, but the position deserves a much more optimistic outlook six weeks into the season.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Whether the move is about Netflix’s push into ads, gaining a better foothold locally or retaining subscribers — or all three — is yet to be discovered.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Manning was sacked just once and the line paved the way for Quintrevion Wisner to gain 93 yards in the final three quarters after the running back netted just 1 in the first period.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Gulf countries are on the cusp of reaping rewards from decades of investment and regulatory overhauls and may soon challenge global financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, and Singapore, the head of global macro and asset allocation at investment giant KKR said in an interview.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The longtime couple did just that and seems to be reaping the fruit of their labor.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The brand has already garnered a strong following stateside, with Neiman Marcus among wholesale accounts, and is now opening international wholesale.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Our senior commerce writer, Emily Farris, regularly reaches for her Made-In nonstick ceramic pan when making eggs or pancakes for her kids.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Danish pharma firm Novo Nordisk, which also makes the top 100, is similarly known for a culture where employees call the CEO by their first name, and don’t feel pressure to stay at work late.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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But it is required to obtain state permits to ensure the waste does not contaminate the environment or local water sources.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Deutsche Bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Documents obtained by Fortune reveal that Deutsche Bank opened more than 40 accounts for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and processed millions of dollars in allegedly suspicious transactions, even as allegations against him persisted.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Their speed means the drones can often get to a crime scene faster than an officer, the chief said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But getting there may have been the easy part.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earn. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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